It's festival season in Minnesota, and Waite Park's not wasting any time -- getting right to business this weekend with a slate full of activities for the 2015 edition of Family Fun Fest. It's a parade, fun run, live music, food & drinks, and activities for the whole family.

Saturday June 13:

  • 1K & 5K Superhero Fun Run/Walk on the Healthy Living Trail - Registration at 7:45 a.m. at Rejuv Medical at 901 3rd St N.
  • Waite Park Girl Scout Food Drive: Waite Park Girl Scouts collect for food shelf on the Parade Route starting at 10:45 a.m.
  • Superhero Grand Day Parade: 11:00 a.m. Route: Waite Park Library (5th Ave & 3rd St N) to 1st St N to 13th Ave N, ending at Community Park. Line up at 9:00 am. Participants and spectators are encouraged to wear their favorite Superhero outfit (but, we'll let you come even if you choose not to wear your cape).

All following events at Community Park - No Animals and No Alcohol will be allowed to be brought into the park:

  • Food Vendors & Beer Gardens: Noon - 10:00 p.m.
  • Kids Inflatable Games & Entertainment: Noon - 5:00 p.m., Children's entertainment will be provided.
  • Free Caboose Tours: STARail Museum at 201 3rd St N, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Firefighter’s Water Ball Fight: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Medallion Hunt/Geocache: Winners announced at 5.30 p.m.
  • Music in the Park: Bring along and set up your own lawn chair after 5:00 p.m.

Sunday June 14:

  • Kids Fishing Contest: Rock Island Park Pond (Next to Bernick’s Pepsi) 1:00-3:00 p.m. Free event for kids 2-12. Bring your own rod, tackle, bait and a bucket to hold your fish. Prizes awarded.

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