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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

312 Days 6 Hours 55 Mins

Daily Parade: Marching Bands Aug. 29

The State Fair Parade features the high school marching band competition, floats, animals, specialty units and visiting royalty. The 14-block parade route begins near the Haunted House, goes north on Cosgrove Street, west on Randall Avenue, and south on Underwood Street ending just south of the Haunted House. Parade units are announced at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell and the east side of the Family Fair Stage at Baldwin Park.

Marching bands today: Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnetonka, Prior Lake, Shakopee.

ASL interpretation offered daily in front of the Administration Building.

Parade Announcement Area Schedule

Aug. 29

Daily Parade: Marching Bands Aug. 29

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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