Oakdale's annual Summerfest celebration kicked off Monday with the first clue in the community medallion hunt, Mayor Zabel announced during his weekly Monday Morning Minute address.

The week-long festival centers around Walton Park and features daily medallion hunt clues posted at 8 a.m. until the medallion is found. Community members can find clues at oakdalesummerfest.com throughout the week.

Thursday's Ted Bearth Grande Parade begins at 6 p.m. along 15th Street, followed by food, beverages and live music at the Walton Park Bandshell. Friday activities start at 11 a.m. with children's programming by the Oakdale Recreation Department, including pony rides and inflatable attractions, concluding with an evening performance by Free and Easy.

Saturday's full-day celebration begins with the Nature Preserve 5K race, with on-site registration available. Children's activities resume at 11 a.m., featuring balloon artistry, the Little Blues Traveling Zoo, a Fire Department splash pad, the Teddy Bear Band concert, and a Lions Club coloring contest. Minnesota Twins mascot TC Bear will make an appearance during afternoon festivities.

The celebration concludes Saturday evening with a concert by GB Leighton at the Walton Bandshell, followed by a fireworks display. The complete event schedule is available at oakdalesummerfest.com.