Spirit of the Lakes Festival - Grand Parade (2025)
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Spirit of the Lakes Festival 2025 Parade
Local business and nonprofit community recognition
Emergency services capabilities and history
Parade participant parade float highlights
Areas of Interest (4)
- The 2025 Spirit of the Lakes Festival parade showcases local business growth and independent nonprofit success.
- Fire department operations remain a primary focus for community safety with 38 staff and 16 specialized vehicles.
- Political presence from District 45 Senators and Representative Andrew Meyers highlights local infrastructure and safety priorities.
- Small business engagement in Mound reflects a trend of local ownership and community-based service delivery.
Notable Quotes (3)
This is what makes it a real parade right here, Mike.
Marching band traditionDescribing the marching band segment.
I believe they got their main docks over at Big Island, don't they?
Local landmarksDiscussing the Lake Minnetonka Power Squadron.
Large sausage pepperoni. We'll be right here.
Local businessOrdering pizza from the Carboni Pizzeria float.
People (7)
Tom CaseyParade CommentatorBroadcasting from the parade route.
Broadcasting from the parade route.
Mike PalmParade CommentatorCo-hosting the event with Tom Casey.
Co-hosting the event with Tom Casey.
Greg PetersonChiefLeading the fire department display.
Leading the fire department display.
Jason HaltMayorParticipating in the parade parade.
Participating in the parade parade.
Anne Johnson StewartSenatorRepresenting Senate District 45.
Representing Senate District 45.
Kelly MorrisonSenatorAttending the parade with the DFL.
Attending the parade with the DFL.
Andrew MeyersState RepresentativeFocusing on clean water, affordability, and safety.
Focusing on clean water, affordability, and safety.
Places Mentioned
Mound, MNOrno, MNSpring Park, MNMinnetrista, MNSurfside BeachGillespie CenterBig Island
Events & Meetings (1)
- 2025 Spirit of the Lakes Festival Parade