Every June Princeton ’ s Rum River Festival brings a week of fun activities for the community to enjoy from a lively , candy-throwing parade to the Lucky Duck Drop to craft fairs . There ’ s something for everyone to enjoy during the festival ’ s activities .
Hosted by the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism , the Rum River Festival kicks off every year with a medallion hunt sponsored by the American Legion Post # 216 . Each day of the festival , a new clue is posted to help community members locate the medallion in hopes of winning a cash prize . Another fun activity is the Lucky Duck Drop where participants can purchase a rubber in hopes that their duck is chosen from the water to win a cash prize .
Perhaps the biggest attraction is the Rum River Festival Parade that is held the Thursday evening of the festival . With dozens of parade floats , candy and music , the parade is an event for the whole family to enjoy . Each year the parade features a different theme for the floats and other entrants , providing
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a creative opportunity for community members to show their talents .
The parade starts on Rum River Dr . before turning down First St . then onto Eighth Ave . before concluding at Princeton High School .
In 2024 , the world ’ s largest rubber duck paid a visit to Princeton during the festival . The duck is set to return to the community for the Rum River Festival again this year . The event will include food trucks and vendors during several days of the festival .
Other popular activities of the festival include the Princeton Ambassador Program Coronation , a City Wide Garage Sale , the Rum River Festival 5K and the Princeton Lions Club Airport Brunch .
Contact Info www . princetonmnchamber . org / rum-river-festival -ORpacc @ princetonmnchamber . org 763-389-1764
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Page 26 Princeton Community Guide • March 2025