Upcoming Events
Brown County DFL Picnic
Brown Co DFL Potluck Picnic with CD 1 candidate Jake Johnson, SD 15 Candidate Andrea Boettger and 15B Candidate Keith Klawitter.
Lee Weber is providing music
We provide the hot dogs, brats, buns, plates, utensils, etc. Bring a dish to pass if able.
5:30-7pm
Contact Lori for more details - lorisell@gmail.com
Jake Johnson Winona Town Hall
Join us in Winona at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on July 9, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964883/
Jake Johnson New Richland Town Hall
Join us in New Richland at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on July 11, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/967370/
Eyota Days Parade
Registration, check-in, and line-Up will be from 9:45 - 10:45 high school west parking lot, parade at 11, rain or shine.
Contact: Will Harvey - chair@olsted2024dfl.com
Farm and City Days Parade
Checkin-From HW30, North on Ash, Left on 1st St SW, Watch for parade worker.
Contact: Deb Hogenson - 1stcddfl@gmail.com
Bavarian Blast Parade
Line up on fairgrounds. We have a vehicle and trailer. A few people can ride but need to bring a chair. Gate into line up area is across from the elementary school along Franklin St. Vehicle will get there by noon and since it will be hotter, other volunteers can arrive at 12:15. Contact Lori Sellner at lorisell@gmail.com or 507-227-4004
Byron Good Neighbor Days Parade
Lineup at 12:30 PM for 2 PM parade:
Contact: Will Harvey - chair@olmsted2024dfl.com
Jake Johnson St. James Town Hall
Join us in St. James at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on July 15, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964904/
Jake Johnson Wabasha Town Hall
Join us in Wabasha at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on July 16, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964920/
Jake Johnson Austin Town Hall
Join us in Austin at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on July 18, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964981/
Paddlefish Days Parade
Join us in Madison Lake for Paddlefish Days!
Event Timing: Saturday, July 26, 2025; 12 (noon) lineup, 1PM parade start time.
Contact: Julianne Gruber julianneg@charter.net
Houston Hoedown Days Parade
Line up at 11/11:30
Contact Teresa O’Donnell - tkodonne@gmail.com
West Concord Survival Days Parade
Line up near storage units on east end of town
Contact: Bruce Huber - bhuber@kmtel.com
3rd Annual SD21 Freedom and Potato Salad Picnic
Bring a chair and a dish to pass and join Senate District 21 for their 3rd Annual Freedom and Potato Salad Picnic in rural Fulda. Invited guests: Jake Johnson for CD1, Erik Osberg for CD7, Caitlyn Sanow-Minett, Jon Wilson, and Rusty Nelson. $20 suggested donation.
Jake Johnson Lanesboro Town Hall
Join us in Lanesboro at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on July 22, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964874/
Jake Johnson Blue Earth Town Hall
Join us in Blue Earth at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on July 23, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/965554/
Jake Johnson Mankato Town Hall
Join us in Mankato at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on July 27, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964948/
Claremont Hogfest Parade
Line up by old Creamery on west end of Main St.
Contact: Bruce Huber - bhuber@kmtel.com
Jake Johnson Luverne Town Hall
Join us in Luverne at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 1, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964956/
Western Days Parade
Olmsted 20/24 DFL participates with Fillmore DFL
Contact: Julie Fryer - fcdfloutreach@gmail.com
Jake Johnson Worthington Town Hall
Join us in Worthington at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 5, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964888/
Jake Johnson Albert Lea Town Hall
Join us in Albert Lea at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 6, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964974/
Glenville Parade
Line Up is at High School in and around parking lot (230 5th St SE). It's a free for all, Line up how you want (at least in the past that's how it was).
Contact: Angie Hanson
Jake Johnson Rochester Town Hall
Join us in Rochester at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 10, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/969970/
Plainview Corn on the Cob Days Parade
Contact: Mary Brelsford - mary.brelsford@gmail.com
Jake Johnson Red Wing Town Hall
Join us in Red Wing at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 11, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964897/
Jake Johnson New Ulm Town Hall
Join us in New Ulm at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 12, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964908/
Jake Johnson Courtland Town Hall
Join us in Courtland at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 13, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964922/
Summerfest Parade
Line up on south end of town, contact Lori for map
Contact: Lori Sellner - lorisell@gmail.com - 507-227-4004
Goodview Days Parade
Join with the Winona DFL for the Goodview Days Parade
WHERE: Float decoration will begin at 12:00 under the Goodview Water Tower by the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 14. The float will join the parade line at 12:45, and the parade starts at 1. Check the Winona County DFL Facebook page for further details.
March or ride with us! Carry a sign!
Contact: Jim Worthley - worthley@hbci.com
Jake Johnson Owatonna Town Hall
Join us in Owatonna at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 19, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964930/
Jake Johnson Houston Town Hall
Join us in Houston at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 20, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/967374/
Jake Johnson Fairmont Town Hall
Join us in Fairmont at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 22, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964942/
Jake Johnson West Concord Town Hall
Join us in West Concord at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on August 26, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/964934/
Godahl Parade
Line up on ball field (no number prior to line up)
Contact: Lori Sellner - lorisell@gmail.com
Turkey Days Parade
Line up by Wells Fargo downtown bank, parade does not loop but is only about a mile
Contact: Jessica Velasco - kaiandkain2@gmail.com
Applefest Parade
Lineup 12:30pm. Unit number will be shared on our Facebook page.
Social after at Wieser Park Pavilion
Contact: Teresa O’Donnell tkodonne@gmail.com
Jake Johnson Jackson Townhall
Join us in Jackson at 6PM! The venue location will be shared on July 1, or you can sign up at the following link to get updates about the event: https://www.mobilize.us/jakejohnsonforcongress/event/967357/
Harmony July 4th Parade
Parade lineup at 1:30 PM at Harmony Community Ctr, 225 3rd Ave SW. Check in with Lions, they will direct you to unit line up location
Truck, wagon, music, etc.
Contact: Christine DeVries DeVries1555@rcn.com
Blooming Prairie 4th of July Parade
Steele County DFL at the Blooming Prairie Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade on - you guessed it: Saturday, July 4th.
We are arranging a parade unit (unit #77) with a hay wagon to post signs and carry water bottles (for parade walkers) and candy (for parade-goers).
All are welcome to join us at this wonderful southern Minnesota event that draws crowds of approximately 35,000!
Everyone is encouraged to sign up on our mobilize event link to receive any pertinent day-of information: Sign Up: BP Parade Walkers with Steele County DFL
Austin 4th of July Parade
Line up at north end of Main St. Unit. Parade follows Main and ends near Lafayette Park.
Contact: Beth Huffman: bhuffman0670@yahoo.com
St. Peter 4th of July Parade and Tabling
Parade Line up starts at 9:30. Unit 57 on Washington and Evenson. Also have booth at picnic in park after parade
Contact: Jen Cooklock - jencooklock@gmail.com
Parade Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AA4AC28A3FECE9-64040499-saint
Tabling Sign up: 12-4pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AA4AC28A3FECE9-64075446-saint
Albert Lea Parade
Line up at fairgrounds at 5:30pm - Parade at 6pm follows Bridge St. and turns on Fountain. Not a loop. Helpful to have vehicles at near Central Park to take candidate home.
Contact: Julie Ackland jackland1981@gmail.com
Rebel Loon Paint and Sip Fundraiser
Join Angie on June 30th at 5:30pm for joy, wine and some painting. Wine and non alcoholic drinks will be served.
Tickets are a minimum of a $40 donation!
Be a Rebel Loon Sponsor with $150 donation.
YOU MUST SIGN UP and Donate to participate!
SIGN UP HERE
https://forms.gle/LGgj1ERH8uX6ArkEA
We will meet at the DFL Headquarters at Skyline Plaza (1715 W Main St, Albert Lea- across from Wild Again Books).
Lake City Waterski Days Parade
Entry shared by Goodhue and Wabasha Counties. Spectators are said to average 20,000 each year.
Contact: Mary Brelsford - mary.brelsford@gmail.com
Lyle Independence Day Parade
Line up at 11:30 near the high school
Contact: Beth Huffman - bhuffman0670@yahoo.com
Nicollet Friendship Days Parade
Line up at 4pm, Parade at 6pm
Sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AA4AC28A3FECE9-64040409-nicollet
Rochesterfest Parade
2026 theme is "One Nation, Many Stories,' lineup begins usually around noon if not before, in Edison Building area
Contact: John Swanson Jwsgto@charter.net
Brownsville Days Parade
Lineup at 11am. Contact Teresa for location (507) 450-0158
Contact Teresa O’Donnell - tkodonne@gmail.com
Gammel Dag Parade
Line up at 9:30 AM at North County Lot. Walking and music only.
Contact: Christine DeVries - fcdflchair@gmail.com
Hay Daze Parade
Checkin on North Teal St. Watch for volunteer in area between school and athletic fields
Contact: Deb Hogenson - 1stcddfl@gmail.com
Caledonia Founders Day Parade
Line up is at Houston County Fairgrounds. Decorate at 3pm, be at lineup by 3:30pm. Parade goes downtown and loops back to Fairgrounds.
Contact Teresa O’Donnell - tkodonne@gmail.com
Viola Gopher Count Parade
Very informal; parade is at 10 a.m., lineup is right before at 9:30 or so, but come earlier to get through traffic and park.
Contact: Will Harvey - chair@olmsted2024dfl.com
Brown County DFL Meeting
Brown Co DFL meeting
Tuesday, June 16 at Searles Bar & Grill - private room
5:30 - to order and eat and socialize
6:30-7:30 - business meeting
Dairy Days Parade
Line up near Southland School, Unit 33
Contact: Beth Huffman - bhuffman0670@yahoo.com
Faribault Parade
Line up 5pm at fairgrounds, parade starts 6:15pm
Contact: Sue Willcutt and/or Paula Person
Interlaken Heritage Parade
Lineup starts at 5pm
Contact: Karen McConnell kmeanymcconnell@gmail.com
Pine Island Cheese Festival Parade
Yellow Lions Tent @ 1st Ave SE & 2nd St SE
Contact: Will Harvey - chair@olmsted2024dfl.com
Humphrey Mondale Dinner
The Minnesota DFL's 14th Annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner will be on:
Friday, June 5, 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
We're thrilled to be joined by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear!
Tickets are on sale now at humphreymondaledinner.com.