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The city of Albert Lea is gearing up for the 2025 Fourth of July Jamboree. Hosted by the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce, this multi-day celebration will take place July 3 through July 6, offering something for everyone with a full lineup of events, food, music and family fun.

The festivities kick off July 3, with food vendors open from noon to 8 p.m. in the North Broadway parking lot. The annual parade begins at 6 p.m., starting at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds and ending at Central Park. Later that evening, attendees can enjoy the Bayside Ski Show at Edgewater Bay at 7 p.m., followed by live music from Melissa Schulz as part of Thursdays on Fountain at 7:30 p.m., and a block party at Harold’s Bar with DJ KB starting at 9 p.m.

The excitement continues on July Fourth with a flea market open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Skyline Plaza. Food vendors return from noon to 8 p.m., and the Bayside Ski Show takes to the water again at Edgewater Bay at 1 p.m. Classic car enthusiasts will enjoy the Car Show on Broadway from 1 to 4 p.m., with registration beginning at noon. Food trucks will also be available at Frank Hall Park starting at 6 p.m., coinciding with the popular Pelican Breeze cruise at 6 p.m. The evening wraps up with a street dance at 7:30 p.m. featuring Papa Greezy at 112 on Broadway, performances by the Community Band at 8 p.m. at Fountain Lake Gazebo, another Pelican Breeze Cruise at 9 p.m. and the fireworks show at 10 p.m. over Fountain and Albert Lea lakes.

On July 5, the flea market and food vendors continue, along with the fan-favorite Boat Parade on Fountain Lake at 3 p.m. The weekend concludes on July 6 with the flea market and food vendors running once again, and a final Pelican Breeze cruise at 1:30 p.m.

“We’re excited to welcome the community and visitors to Albert Lea for another long weekend full of entertainment, great food and family-friendly activities,” said the event organizers. “This year’s Jamboree offers a wonderful blend of traditions and new experiences, and we look forward to seeing everyone downtown both in the parade and by the lake.”

Register for Third of July Parade here: https://tinyurl.com/albert-lea-parade-form-2025.

Register for the boat parade here: https://forms.gle/WZ4dNwroQJ5HXUPj8.

For more information, visit the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau or the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce websites and social media pages.