Water Carnival | Bemidji Jaycees

Congratulations to Clementine Pomp, age 9, the winner of the Water Carnival Logo design contest!

2024 Water Carnival

80th ANNUAL
BEMIDJI JAYCEES WATER CARNIVAL
july 3-7, 2024

CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES!
QUESTIONS? Please fill out the Water Carnival Contact Form below.

ONLINE REGISTRATION LINKS

Scroll down for more information on each event.

Grand Parade Registration Online

Color Run Registration

Kiddie Parade Registration

schedule of events

Download the PDF Version of the Schedule of Events Below!

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FIREWORKS
THURSDAY, JULY 4 @ DUSK
LAKE BEMIDJI

GRAND PARADE
SUNDAY, JULY 7 @ 1:00PM

Bemidji Jaycees 80th Annual Water Carnival Community Kick-off and post events!

Fishing Has No Boundaries "Paul Bunyan Event"
June 29th, 2024
https://fhnbinc.org/chapters/bemidji-mn/

The Sanford Center's 2nd Annual Babe's Burnout Car Show
July 12th-13th, 2024
https://www.thesanfordcenter.com/events/detail/2nd-annual-babes-burnout-car-show

Aaron Lewis Concert at the Sanford Center
June 30th, 2024
https://www.thesanfordcenter.com/events/detail/aaron-lewis-the-american-patriot-tour

Unicon 21
July 14th-26th, 2024
https://www.unicon21.us/

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
SPONSOR A BOOM BANNER!

This is the time of year when we normally kick off our preparations for Bemidji’s largest summer event, Water Carnival; and this year will be no different. For the 2024 Water Carnival to happen, we need strong financial support so that we can provide the experience that everyone has come to love. We most certainly understand if you are unable to contribute at this time but should circumstances change please reach out to us.

Below you will find the form and information on how you can show your support. Also included are the Adopt-A-Banner forms for the fireworks display to help offset the cost of the show. Even if you can’t sponsor an event, please consider adopting or re-adopting your banner. Your business or organization’s name will be placed on the bottom of the banner.

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
SPONSOR the fireworks and water carnival events!

The Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival has many different events each year and we are looking for businesses and organizations to sponsor each event. We are excited to bring back more of our events and continue some of our long- standing Water Carnival traditions!

Below you will find the form and information on how you can show your support. Sponsoring a Water Carnival event is just one the many ways to help put on the best 4th of July celebration in Minnesota. Whether you sponsor a Red, White & Boom streetlight banner, the Fireworks, Kid Events, or even the parade, every dollar raised helps bring bigger and better attractions to the event.

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WATER CARNIVAL
GRAND PARADE

SUNDAY JULY 7
1:00 PM

Be a part of a long standing Bemidji tradition! The 80th Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival Grand Parade will be held on Sunday, July 7, at 1:00 PM. If you would like to be part of our parade please fill out the form below.

Pre-registration is required by Monday, July 1. Registration fees after July 1 are non-refundable. A late registration fee will apply after July 1.

Please consider registering for the Grand Parade through our secure online form. It makes it so much easier for us! Just click the link below to get started.

Grand Parade Route: The Grand Parade starts at the intersection of 15th street and Beltrami Ave and Travels South on Beltrami Ave, turns West on 5th street for one block and then heads North along Minnesota Ave, ending again on 15th street.

Grand Parade Registration Online

WATER CARNIVAL BUTTONS

Buttons are $3/each and in a limited quantity this year. They are available at the following locations on June 17th:

Visit Bemidji/Tourist Information Center
myBemidji

COLOR RUN

The Bemidji Junior Jaycees Double Your Fun Color Run will be on Saturday, July 6th at 10am. Register online through the link below!

Merriam's Midway

July 3-July 7
SANFORD CENTER PARKING LOT

Merriam's Midway will open July 3 at 6pm.
Merriam's Midway will open daily July 4-July 7 at 1pm.

Food vendors

July 3-July 7
Paul Bunyan Park

Food vendors will open July 3 from 5pm to 10pm.
Food vendors will open daily July 4-July 7 from 1pm to 10pm.

Food Vendors
Twisted Amusement
Miller's Concessions
Casperz Burger Joint
Sorenson Ave NW
Girl Scouts
Up North Photo (Sanford Center)

BINGO

July 3-July 7
SANFORD CENTER PARKING LOT

Bingo will open July 3rd from 6pm until 10pm.
Bingo will be open daily July 4th -July 7th from 1pm to 10pm.
Bingo hosted by North Star A.B.A.T.E.

MEDALLION HUNT

Color Run Registration

Kid Events

There will be a Kiddie Parade and activities in the Entertainment Tent on Saturday, July 6th as part of the Bemidji Jaycees 80th Annual Water Carnival!

KIDDIE PARADE

The Kiddie Parade will be on Saturday, July 6th at 10:30am. Registration will start at 10am. The Kiddie Parade will start at the BSU Bangsberg parking lot on 12th street and go down Lake Boulevard to 6th street and end at the Entertainment Tent.

To register for the Kiddie Parade, click on the link below. You can also download the registration form and bring it with you the day of the event.

Kiddie Parade Registration

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Cornhole tournament

FRIDAY, JULY 5
2:00 PM

To register, contact Travis at Darrell's Auto Glass at
218-759-8810 or email [email protected].

Elvis Tribute

SATURDAY, JULY 6
2:00 PM

sunday funday

SUNDAY, JULY 7

TRIVIA
4PM

Trivia is free to play. Teams of up to 6 people. Prizes for the top three teams!

Medallion Hunt Clues

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Clue 1. Monday, July 1

Clue 2. Tuesday, July 2

Clue 3. Wednesday, July 3

Clue 4. Wednesday, July 3

Clue 5. Thursday, July 4

FIREWORKS

THURSDAY, JULY 4
DUSK
LAKE BEMIDJI

What time is "dusk", you ask?
We say that it is anytime from 9:45-10:15 PM,
depending on many factors. The average time that we launch the fireworks is around 10:10 PM.

Please remember that Cameron Park is NOT a good viewing location. There are too many trees in the way.