Upcoming Events
Blue Earth County DFL Picnic
When: Wednesday, August 20th at 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Sibley Park, Mankato, Shelter #2 (by the bandshell & farm)
We'll start gathering at 4:30 PM. BBQ will be provided. We're encouraging everyone to consider bringing their own reusable picnic supplies such as plates, silverware, etc., but of course, we'll provide these things too.
There will also be a live auction - so if you're known for your cookies or a special cake or handcraft or just have something fun -- feel free to donate it and we'll auction it off to raise funds for the party unit to support our candidates in 2026!
SD19 Town Hall and Corn Feed
SD19 Outdoor Town Hall & Working Families Corn Feed- Serving local sweet corn and hosting speakers; Joe Shepherd, Richard Carlbom, Candidates- Martha Brown HD19b, Matt Little CD2, Jake Johnson CD1, Rep. Emma Greenman HD63b, Rep. Nathan Coulter HD51b, Rep. Angie Craig US Senator & more
Contact: dflsd19@gmail.com
St. Charles Gladiolus Parade
Join with the Winona County DFL Float in the Saint Charles Gladiolus Days Parade.
Find us at the DFL float– at the start line near the Aquatic center (next to the high school). Line up starts at noon. The parade starts at 1 PM.
March or ride with us! Help pass out candy or carry a sign!
Join the after-parade House Party at the home of Sandy & Bernard McNab, 172 Pearson Drive, Saint Charles
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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
Please arrive by 12:30 PM. You will walk with the Houston County DFL. Lineup is on North side of town - somewhere around North 2nd or North 1st. Unit Number will be available soon.
Contact: Teresa O’Donnell tkodonne@gmail.com
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. DFL float number is 55. Check the Winona County DFL Facebook page for further details.
March or ride with us! Carry a sign!
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Claremont Hogfest Parade
Line up by old Creamery on west end of Main St.
Contact: Sylvia Rolfs rolfs@kmtel.com
West Concord Survival Days Parade
Line up near storage units on east end of town
Contact: Sylvia Rolfs rolfs@kmtel.com
Paddlefish Days Parade
Join us in Madison Lake for Paddlefish Days! We're partnering with the DFL party units from SD22. There will be limited seating on a pick up and a garden trailer.
Event Timing: Saturday, July 26, 2025; 12 (noon) lineup, 1PM parade start time.
WE ARE UNIT 52
Contact: Julianne Gruber julianneg@charter.net
Nicollet Co DFL Picnic
Our annual picnic is Monday July 21st from 5:30-7:30 pm. We will be in the shelter at Benson Park, off Timm Road on North Mankato. You will have the chance to hear from our area candidates for office: Nick Frentz, Jake Johnson and Leah Hanson.
We will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, and water. Bring a dish to share if you are able.
We are conducting our annual fundraising auction during the picnic. So if you have items to donate, you can contact me or just bring them to the picnic! It is also our major fundraising event for the year to help us pay for things like parade entries, county fair booth and supporting our local candidates. If you can't make it and still would like to donate, you can do so here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nicollet-county-democratic-farmer-labor-party-1
This year we are also doing a food drive for the St. Peter Area Food Shelf. Please consider donating some nonperishable food or personal care products. We know with the Trump bill that just passed, that people already struggling to afford groceries will have an even harder time.
This event is always a good time and a great way to gather with fellow DFLers! Hope to see you there!
Byron Good Neighbor Days Parade
New time and route in 2025
Contact: Will Harvey - chair@olmsted2024dfl.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
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
Checkin-From HW30, North on Ash, Left on 1st St SW, Watch for parade worker.
Contact: Deb Hogenson - deblhogenson@gmail.comm
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
Contact: Christine DeVries DeVries1555@rcn.com
Austin 4th of July Parade
Line up at north end of Main St. Unit. Parade follows Main and ends near Lafayette Park.
Contact: Aaron Jones the_jonesesq@yahoo.com
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
Rochesterfest Parade
Lineup at noon in Edison Building area
Contact: John Swanson Jwsgto@charter.net
Brownsville Days
Lineup at 11am. Contact Teresa for location (507) 450-0158
Contact Teresa O’Donnell - tkodonne@gmail.com