Flags by Boy Scouts
1. Pack/Troop 83T9083 was formed in 1917 by a group of citizens in SPP. Over the years, scouts have included boy scouts and explorer scouts. Volumes of scouts have varied over the years and man.y things have changed, but the adventures and skill training and lots of fun are constant. Looking forward to the 110th anniversary in 2027. The cub scout pack 9083 started to help provide younger youth some training and fun in the id 1900s. The roster size varies each year and is currently at a low point to post-covide and other facctors. The cubbs are enjoying themselves and learning skills and make great friends.
2. Grand Marshall - Dan Starry, Retiring Washington County SherriffSee attachment for more on Dan Starry . The Washington County Sheriff's Office is honored to be part of the parade. Every day, the men and women of the Sheriff's Office serve this community on our roads, lakes and neighborhoods with great pride. As this is Sherrif Strry's final year in office, he would like to thank the people of Washington County for the privilege of serving as your sheriff and for the support shown to the entire Sheriff's Office. It has truly been the honor of a life time.
3. Volunteer of the Year - Dominic Campion & Basic Needs He will have his own description separately.
4. Business of the Year - Park Place Sports BarFor approximately 30 years, Park Place Sports Bar has been a cornerstone of downtown St. Paul Park, bringing neighbors together for food, friendship, sports, and community events. Located on Broadway Avenue, Park Place has grown into more than just a sports bar—it serves as a gathering place for local leagues, charitable events, live entertainment, and community celebrations. Through its continued support of local activities and commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere, Park Place Sports Bar has earned its place as a valued community partner and a deserving recipient of the 2026 Heritage Days Business of the Year recognition.
Whether you're stopping in for a meal, catching the game with friends, enjoying live entertainment, or participating in one of their many community events, Park Place offers something for everyone. Be sure to stop by and experience for yourself why Park Place Sports Bar has become such a cherished part of the St. Paul Park community."
5Mueller for Sheriff Brian Mueller for Washington County Sheriff! With over 28 years of dedicated service- all right here in Washington County- Brian has the experience to lead from day one!
He proudly served 23 years with the Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy, Narcotics Detective, SWAT Commander, Investigative Commander and Chief Deputy overseeing operations.
As Stillwater’s Police Chief since 2021, Brian strengthened community partnerships, launched mental health co-response programs, tackled violent crime and championed smart, compassionate public safety solutions.
A lifelong resident, family man and trusted leader endorsed by respected voices across our county- Brian Mueller is ready to serve with integrity, transparency and proven leadership. Support the local, trusted choice- Brian Mueller for Washington County Sheriff!
6. So Washington County Marching Band Members of the East Ridge, Park & Woodbury High School marching badns come together to perform as the So Washington County Marching Band for community events and parades.
7. Karla Bigham for Washington County CommissionerKarla is the Washington County Commisioner for South Washington County, including the community of St. Paul Park. Karla is running for reelection to continue to deliver infrastructure improvements, efficient delivery of core services, build on environmentally sustainable practices, and retain the county's fiscal integrity. Karla would be honored to earn your vote on November 3rd.
8. Santa Dan and Bradoon the Elf I've been portraying Santa for 10 years. Originally doing it for my son's dance studio, Inspiration Performing Arts Center's Christmas Spectacular in Mahtomedi. I've always loved Christmas time and being Santa has been such a joy. About 5 years ago, my son Brady joined my team as my Elf Bradoon. Over the years we have appeared at photo shoots, private parties, and even in Times Square. When we are no embracing our Christmas persona's, our family runs an adult foster family residence for special needs adults in Cottage Grove. We've been sharing our home with these individuals for over 20 years and it brings us so much joy!
9. Dance By Kris - 30 Years of Dance, Dreams and Community! Dance by Kris has been specializing in competition & recreational dance since 1996. They are celebrating their 28th season! They teach children ages 2-19 and offer adult hip hop & adult tap. They have an award winning competition team. They are now offering summer classes.
10. Hidden Harbor Marina - The boaters from the Hidden Harbor are out fo a dry-land cruise today. The marina and Willie's Restaurant are on the Mississippi River at the west end of ninth avenue in St. Paul Park, just a mile from here. Join us for family fun bingo after the parade today! Find more information at The Hidden Harbor.com. At Hidden Harbor, we sell fun!
11. Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is a government agency of the seven county metro area. Established in 1958, our mission is to protect the public from disease and annoyance caused by mosquitos, black flies and ticks in an environmentally sensitive manner.
12. Olaf the Monster Mud Truck w/Tucker's Lawn Care & TNT Endres Productions Owner of Tucker's Lawn Care, locally owned and operating since 2009 with residential and commercial fencing, landscaping, and outdoor solutions.
Olaf monster truck - started my build project at age 14 from scratch. Have added updates/changes to truck to improve performance and operation.
13. American Legion Post 98
14. Snake Discovery - We are a reptile store, zoo, and educational center in Maplewood MN.
15. East Cottage Grove Scramblers - We have been a local snowmobile Cottage Grove club since the 1950's - grooming and maintaining trails.
16. St Paul Clown Club - Here come the clowns! It's the St. Paul Clown Club. Don't ask them NOT to clown around. That's what they've been doing since 1946. The St. Paul Clown Club has been bringing smiles and laughter to people in parades and community events for 79 years!
17. Discovery Community Church - We are a small non-denominational church focused on growing closer to God everyday and helping our community discover the hope, peace, and belonging they can find through a relationship with Jesus.
18. Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest Ambassadors Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest is June 17-20, 2027. Queen Sara, Princess Mariella, Jr. Queen Sheylina, Jr. Princess RyLeigh, Little Queen Chloe and Little Princess Eloise.
19. Schlomka's Portable Restroom LLC - Established in 2007 by Danny Schlomka, Schlomka's Portable Restrooms & Mobile Pressure Washing LLC is an Inver Grove Heights-based sanitation company rooted in a family trade dating back to 1939. The business serves the Twin Cities metro area, offering portable toilets, handwashing stations, and mobile pressure washing
20. Newport Collison Center - Newport Collision has been serving the area since 1972. Involved in supporting community organizations such as Basic Needs, Park H.S. Hockey, Northern Voices School for Hearing Impaired, ST. Paul Park Heritage Days and numerous other causes.
21. Osman Shriner's Calliope - Built in 1919, the calliope still works as it should. Originally a steam powered instrument (now air). The first air driven Clliope was invented in the early 1900's.
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23. Skies the Limit LLC - Tree Service - Cut and remove trees, trim trees, grind stumps.
24. So Washington Country Schoolie Bus - The Skoolie Bus is a symbol of the partnership between the SoWashCo Schools and our community.
25. O2B Kids Cottage Grove
26. Paul Cummings for Minnesota SenatePaul Cumings is running for Minnesota Senate in District 53. He is endorsed by the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, multiple labor unions, including the AFL-CIO, the MN State Building & Construction Trades, as well as the Sierra Club and Clean Water Action. He currently serves on the South St. Paul School Board and has nearly 20 years of experience working in state govenment. His campaign is focused on bringing down the cost of living, providing a great education for all of our learners, government accouontability, and being good stewards of our water, air and land. With so much chaos and disruption in Washington, Paul is focused on bringing people together in our community in order to improve the lives of our neighbors. We deserve real results from our elected leaders. His campaign motto is "Better Together" ,
27. Simley Marching Band - Led by Drum Major Noah Pierson and Assistant Drum Makor Lauren Oswald, the Simley High School Marching Ban represents the pride of Inver Grove Heights, MN. Combining students from grades 6-12, the marching band participates at several parades a year across Minnesota, including the State Fair and the Defeat of Jesse James Days. The Simley High School Band has a long standing tradition of excellence that spans decades of participation in some of MN greatest parades.
28.Cottage Grove Hockey Association - We are a thriving community dedicated to the sport of hockey with our wide range of programs for all ages and skill levels. We are ready to welcome your player whether they are new to the game or an experienced player.
29. Minnesota DOT Plow Truck - The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) operates a fleet of approximately 800 snowplows spanning 150 truck stations statewide, responsible for clearing around 12,000 miles of state roadways during winter storms.
30. Queen Esther Chapter #26, O.E.S. The women and men of Easter Star strive to be examples of fidelity, constancy, loyalty, faith and love. In doing so, we endeavor to improve our communities and ourselves, built friendships, and leave our world a better place. We are not a religion, but some do find a deeper meaning to their own sprirituality on their journey. We are there when we need each other. We are dedicated to helping our communities and State in a numbe of ways. Last year, Eastern Star members volunteered 133,000 hours at hospital, elderly care homes, Meals on Wheels, mentoring students and much more! We love what we do!
31. Big River Bus Company Big River Bus Company proudly provides safe and reliable transportation for Special Education students within South Washington County and to out-of-district schools. We are currently seeking bus drivers, van drivers, and bus assistants to join our team. No experience is required - paid training is provided, and we offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment where you can make a meaningful difference every day. In addition to school transportation, Big River Bus Company supports school charter trips and offers public charter services utilizinng both school buses and MN Coaches motorcoaches. Join a team that values safety, community, integrity and service.
32. Tennis Sanitation -Celebrating 60 years of service, Tennis Sanitation has been proudly serving St. Paul Park since 1966. As a family-owned business, we are honored to serve generations of neighbors and sincerely thank our community for your continued trust and support.
33. RCR Street Club Marching entertainment unit with a mix of drummers and flag spinners. From Anoka MN, RCR is excited to be on the streets, bringing their unique ability to entertain to the crowds of summer. RCR has won numerous awards and championships, both at the state and national level! They enjoy lwhat they do and love performing for crowds, and they hope you enjoy today's performance.
34. TrueLens Community Media - TrueLens Community Media has been telling stories and information about the South Washington County area for decades. Find our local programming in YouTube, Roku, cable TV and social media.
35. Inver Grove Heights Tower 34 Firetruck - The IGH FD is now in its 68th year and our firefighters come from all walks of life, which brings unique skills and experiences to our department. Our 50+ firefighters provide many services to our community as well as support neighboring cities such as St. Paul Park.
36. Twin Cities Transport & Recovery Rolling through the parade route is Twin Cities Transport & Recovery, your preferred community towing and transportation partner since 1967! Known for safe, reliable service, they've proudly served the region for over 55 years. Whether it's a tow, heavy recovery, or help alongside the road, Twin Cities Transport & Recovery is the team you can count on!
37. Broadway Bar & Grill - Local establishment serving food/drinks. Established in 2006 - next generation 2025.
38. Osman Shrine Mighty Mites - The award winning Osman Mighty Mites are a motorized parade and competition unit for the Osman Shrine in St. Paul dedicated to the Shrine Hospitals for Children and the kids they serve. Our unit consists of a variety of miniature cars including '32 Ford Street Rods, '36 Ford Cabriolets, and Micro Cup cars like you would see at a NASCAR event. During parades we perform figure eights, leapfrogs, circles, cross overs and more. On straightaways, we are capable of speeds that will leave crowds cheering. The Mighty Mites have captured several awards while traveling throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas during the busy parade season. We continue to ride with the mission of financially supporting our hospital system.
39.Hope Christian AcademyHope Christian Academy wil be walking with staff/families and students to promote HCA. Our group will be pulled by a black suburban with a trike that will up for raffle.
40. Jeremy Bolen for Washington County - Sheriff Jeremy Bolen is running for Washington County Sheriff. More information can be found at bolenforsheriff.com
41. Nordeast Choppers - We are a chopper bicycle club out of Northeast Minneapolis. We go out 4-5 times per year in the summer and fall.
42. Cottage Grove United Soccer - Cottage Grove United (CGU) Soccer is a community-based youth soccer club established in 1975 which is located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, offering competitive/traveling teams (U8-U18) and recreational programs for all ages and skill levels. Our focus is centered on player development, teamwork, and fun. Our competitive teams participate in the Twin Cities Soccer League (TCSL) with 2 seasons per year (Fall and Spring). Our home fields are primarily located at Kingston Park. Competitive tryouts are held annually in late July. Our popular recreational soccer program includes 3 sessions per year - Spring, Summer and Fall. We provide affordable, professional training, including winter sessions for competitive teams. Some players also participate in Futsal during the winter months. We hope to see you on the fields soon!
43. TNT Boxing & Fitness - TNT Boxing and Fitness is a new business in St. Paul Park owned by Troy Lowry, who is an ex professional boxer looking to pass on years of experience to all ages.
44. Fill the Trunk for Friends in Need! Community-based food shelf supporting the community with community support since 1992.
45. Park High School Cheer Squad - Cheer Squad
46. Texas Roadhouse - Woodbury Introducing Andy Armadillo, who is being accompanied by his best friends from the Texas Roadhouse in Woodbury! Known for their hand-cut steaks, full on-the-bone ribs, fresh baked bread, ice cold beer, and legendary margaritas! They can't wait to see you soon!
47. Eric Pratt for Congress - Please welcome Eric Pratt, Minnesota's 2nd District endorsed Republican candidate for Congress! Eric is running to bring strong, common sense leadership to Washington, focused on a stronger economy, safer committees, and bringing people together across our district. Join us in welcoming Eric Pragtt for Congress - stronger, safer, together!
48. Greasers Only Motorcycle stunt team that does stunt shows around the Twin Cities. Will have3-5 Harley Davidson Dynas. We would love to do a couple short and small burnouts if possible, pass out candy and stickers, let kids rev the bikes. We work directly with Law Tigers and Race Tech Suspension that we will have banners held by walkers and flags on our bikes.
49. Zack Filipovich for State Auditor - Zack Filipovich is the DFL-endorsed candidate for State Auditor. He is participting in parades across the state.
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51. Podgorski for MN Senate 53Todd is focused on safer communities, stronger schools, responsible economic growth and accountable government. You can learn more about Todd at toddpodgorski.com.
52. AVR, LLC - Matt Cavanaugh - It's 47M concrete pump with badges of the fallen and to show support for al first responders.
53. Victory Code HQ - Victory Code HQ helps athletes and families build discipline and accountability. Based in Washington County, participants include athletes, families, coaches, community supporters, youth development, marital arts and families.
54. Fairview EMS - Since 1910, Fairview EMS has proudly served Minnesota communities, making it one of the region's longest standing emergency medical services organization. Each year, these dedicated professionals respond to more than 60,000 patient calls, providing both emergency 911 response and non-emergency medical transportatiobn. Serving communities across the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Fairview EMS providers deliver Advanced Life Support and Critical Care transport, bringing hospital-level care directly to patients when every second counts.
55. Handmaids of MN - Handmaids of MN are peaceful resisters committed to defending freedom, the rule of law, and equal protection under the law for all. They call attention to the erosion of fundamental rights and the importance of due process and justice n a free society. Their mission is to safeguard bodily autonomy, decry authoritarianism, and ensure that every person's rights are protected equally - in MN and across the nation.
56. People for Hansen - State Rep Rick HansenState representaive Rick Hansen and supporters.
57. DH custom deck and fence - DH Custom Fence is a small, family-owned business that focuses heavily on custom cedar decking and fencing.
58. Newport Fire Department - The Newport Fire Department was established in 1953. The Fire Department is responsible for responding to emergencies in Newport and surrounding communities. The Fire Department is also involved in public safety education, fire prevention programs and community events. The Newport Fire Department serves our community with pride, integrity and professionalism.
59. Marathon Petroleum St. Paul Park Refinery The St. Paul Park Refinery Fire Department operates inside a facility built in 1939. Its internal fire brigade evolved significantly in 2020 when Marathon Petroleum shifted the station from an external contractor model (Rural/Metro) to an on-site, employee-staffed specialized industrial response team
60. Hastings Police Department
61. St. Paul Park Fire Department - Established in 1942, the St. Paul Park Fire Department is responsible for responding to all fire and life safety issues within and around St. Paul Park and provide support to Newport FD, Cottage Grove FD, Grey Cloud Island Township, Northern Tier Energy and other surrounding departments in and around Washington County. The SPPFD is also responsible for public safety education and fire prevention programs.