Brainerd Community Action

07/08/2026

🇺🇸That’s a wrap folks! 🇺🇸

With the HUGE help of Brothers Motorsports, everything is cleaned up and the Brainerd High School grounds are back to their quiet state - Ready for the next big adventure.

We’ll be posting winners from the various events and giveaways yet here this week. America 250 Brainerd / Baxter will continue throughout the summer, but before we set the sun on this year’s festivities we want to take a moment to thank everyone that makes the 4th of July possible.

Thank You to Mills Automotive, Advantage Home Pros, and Visit Brainerd for once again presenting these fantastic events.

Thank you to all of our sponsors:
Deerwood Bank
Clark Lake Homes
American Legion Brainerd
Brainerd VFW
Brainerd Snodeos
Brainerd Lions Club MN
Hy-Tec Construction
Waste Partners
Nelson Sanitation & Rental
B Johnson & Assoc, Ltd
Cool 103.5 Radio
B93.3 Today's Best Country
Crow Wing Recycling
Pit Happens Catering
Slice On Oak
Play N Trade
Dragon Forge Games
And many more

Thank you to the organizations and groups that help set up and clean up this massive endeavor.

Thank you to the families and businesses that take their time off to come celebrate with everyone at the parade. With a very personal thank you from Mayor Dave to Chris Dunmire, Mike O'Day, Ali O'Day, Gabe Johnson, Mary Devine Johnson, Kalli Badeaux, Dale Cooper & Keith Larson for always making the parade such a blast to be a part of!

And thank you to all of you for making this another wonderful 4th of July in the Brainerd Lakes. Whether it’s Pequot, Crosby, Nisswa, Crosslake or Brainerd Baxter this area sure knows how to celebrate this wonderful nation of ours!

07/05/2026

Soooooo good!

Come see us at the parade route! Weather is beautiful right now!
I'm gonna go get me a smoothie from Baja Smoothie next to us in a couple minutes, fresh fruit looks so good!

07/04/2026

Keeping an eye on the weather, but the America 250 Brainerd / Baxter! Parade and fireworks are still on!!!

We will proceed unless completely unsafe to do so!!!

07/02/2026

Set your sites on The Brainerd Lakes this 4th of July as we Celebrate America 250 Brainerd / Baxter!

Join us for a week full of fun things to do in Baxter, and Downtown Brainerd leading up to the 4th and beyond!

Parade and firework information can be found here:
https://brainerdcommunityaction.org/4th-of-july-2026/

Or by visiting the America 250 Brainerd / Baxter! Event page right here on Facebook.

Come celebrate the birth of our nation in beautiful Brainerd Lakes!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
Advantage Home Pros * Mills Automotive Group * Visit Brainerd * Deerwood Bank * Clark Lake Homes * American Legion Brainerd Post 255 * Brainerd VFW * Hy-Tec Construction * Waste Partners * Cool 103.5 Radio * B93.3 Today's Best Country * Brainerd Lions Club MN * Brainerd Snodeos * B Johnson & Assoc, Ltd and more!

06/30/2026

Congratulations to our Arts in the Park winners! 🎉🎨

Best in Show:
Amy and Steve Zapf - Zapf Legacy Canoes

Jewelry:
1st - Barbara Robertson, Creative Learning Stations
2nd - Denise Fournier, BeDangled

Traditional:
1st - Adama Sow, CeramicSow
2nd - Krista Monti, The Artery Studio & Glass Arts (Her entered piece actually sold before we could get pictures!)

Natural:
1st - Abigail Fensom, Fensom LLC
2nd - Jessica Robertson, Burly Babe Woodworking

Thank you to every artist, volunteer, judge, and visitor who helped make Arts in the Park a great event again this year. We loved seeing the incredible talent on display and can't wait to do it all again next year!

06/29/2026

Join us as we celebrate 250 years of independence! 🇺🇸

On July 3rd, we’re serving up summer treats, refreshing drinks, and a few festive surprises along the way. Stop in and pick up a limited-edition America 250 tote bag—available while supplies last!

06/29/2026

Set your sites on The Brainerd Lakes this 4th of July as we Celebrate America 250 Brainerd / Baxter!

Join us for a week full of fun things to do in Baxter, and Downtown Brainerd leading up to the 4th and beyond!

Parade and firework information can be found here:
https://brainerdcommunityaction.org/4th-of-july-2026/

Or by visiting the America 250 Brainerd / Baxter Event page right here on Facebook.

Come celebrate the birth of our nation in beautiful Brainerd Lakes!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

Advantage Home Pros Mills Automotive Group Visit Brainerd Deerwood Bank Clark Lake Homes American Legion Brainerd Post 255 Brainerd VFW Hy-Tec Construction Waste Partners Cool 103.5 Radio B93.3 Today's Best Country Brainerd Lions Club MN Brainerd Snodeos B Johnson & Assoc, Ltd and more!