Alexandria, Minnesota

Always the last Sunday
in June

2007 VIKINGLAND BAND FESTIVAL PARADE INFO

Join us on Sunday, June 24 at 1:30 PM for the 23rd Annual Vikingland Band Festival parade marching championship.

LINEUP
The 2007 event will feature 21 marching bands from across Minnesota and Wisconsin in four classes of competition. View the list of participating bands by class or in parade order with estimated step off times.

PARADE ROUTE
The Vikingland Band Festival parade travels down Alexandria's main street (Broadway) from 4th Avenue to 15th Avenue. Judging takes place near the intersection of 6th Avenue and Broadway. The DVD camera area is near the intersection of 8th Avenue and Broadway. View a map

REVIEWING STAND SEATING
Bleacher seating is available in prime viewing areas along the parade route. This is a convenient option since your ticket ensures that you'll have a great seat along the parade route, you don't have to carry your own lawn chair, and you don't have to arrive early to claim a good seat. Section 6 includes bleachers directly across from the judging stand at 6th Avenue. Section 8 includes bleachers in the DVD camera area near 8th Avenue. Every marching band is required to perform in these areas.

To order bleacher tickets, call the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce toll-free: 800-235-9441. (Or dial 320-763-3161.)

You may also mail or fax the ticket order form.

2007 DVDs
Order your copy of the professionally produced DVD of the 2007 parade. This multi-camera DVD production will capture the bands at the peak of their summer season. More details and online ordering will be available this spring.


HOTELS AND LODGING
If you need a place to stay during your visit to Alexandria, refer to the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Lodging Directory.

MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria is located in central Minnesota roughly half-way between Fargo, North Dakota, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. From Interstate 94, turn into Alexandria at exit number 103. Exit to the North going toward the town. (You'll be on Broadway/Highway 27/Highway 29 ... all three roads converge and become the main street through the city). The parade travels on Broadway in the downtown area.

If you want to visit the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce office, continue north all the way into town. The Chamber is located at 206 Broadway, just a few steps beyond 3rd Avenue and directly across from the town's most famous landmark: the 26-foot Big Ole viking statue.

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