Karl Oskar Days

04/13/2026

Celebrate Lindström's Swedish heritage and our modern-day community at Karl Oskar Days- our annual city festival! Fun for all ages!
Core events such as the Parade, Fireworks, KOD Fair, Street Dance, Car Show, and “Brews & Tunes” for LFD Fire Relief will be back in 2026, as well as several other popular events. More details to come!

Celebrate Lindström's Swedish heritage and our modern-day community at Karl Oskar Days- our annual city festival! Fun for all ages!

07/13/2025

Midwest All-Star Wrestling at Karl Oskar Days 2025

07/13/2025

Come on down to the Community Ed in Lindstrom, MN to watch MAW

07/13/2025

MAW (Midwest All-Star Wrestling) tonight @ 5p
Doors open @ 4
$15 VIP ringside seats first come first serve - 100 seats available.
$10 Adult General Admission
$5 Kid General Admission
Meet wrestlers and enjoy the fun.

07/13/2025

Come dunk the Chisago Lakes Ambassador Program down @ Beach Park 11:30a-12:30p
$5 for 3 balls.

07/12/2025

Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is at Karl Oskar Days this year. Come see them at the Car show and then in the parade @ 6p.

07/12/2025

📣 Don't Forget – Bring Your Food Donations to the Parade! 🥫💙

📣 Don't Forget – Bring Your Food Donations to the Parade! 🥫💙

As we march in the Karl Oskar Days Parade on Saturday, July 12, the Chisago Lakes Good Neighbor Club will be collecting food and cash donations along the route to support Family Pathways Food Pantry in Chisago City!

Help us make a real impact in our community! 👣💛

Here’s what to know:
✨ We'll be walking the parade route, handing out candy and collecting donations.
🎉 Look for the friendly faces in Good Neighbor t-shirts—every donation helps local families!
🕕 Parade starts at 6:00pm—get your food items ready and cheer us on!

Let’s show everyone what being a Good Neighbor is all about! 🏡

07/11/2025

Come dunk some people at the beach.
The Grand Marshal representing the Lindstrom Business Group Gus Gulbranson 5:30p-6p
The Karl Oskar coordinator Darin Straub at 6:30p-7p.
And if you want to get dunked or know someone you want to dunk come down to Beach Park.
$5 for 3 balls

07/11/2025

Looking for volunteers the next three days to work inflatables down at the beach.
15 years and up
$75 a day
Friday 4-9
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-4
2 inflatables for the three days
And one other for Saturday and Sunday.
Message the KOD coordinator 651-318-8854

07/07/2025

🚨 SPECIAL PARKING NOTICE – KARL OSKAR DAYS 2025 🚨 See post below for details!

🚨 SPECIAL PARKING NOTICE – KARL OSKAR DAYS 2025 🚨

The Lakes Area Police Department would like to inform residents and visitors that the following streets will have NO PARKING due to Karl Oskar Days events:

📅 FRIDAY, JULY 11 – SUNDAY, JULY 13 (No Parking Anytime):
❌ Linden Street (between Hwy 8 and Newell Avenue)
❌ Beach Park parking lot
❌ Pleasant Avenue (between Sylvan Ave and Newlander Ave – west side only)
❌ Vine Street (south from Newell Ave – west side only)

🏃‍♂️ SATURDAY, JULY 12 (6:00 AM – 10:00 AM): Loppet Route
🚫 295th Street (between Olinda Trail and Shoreview Circle)
🚫 Shoreview Circle
🚫 295th Street (west from Shoreview Circle to Mentzer Trail)
🚫 Mentzer Trail (west from 295th Street to 292nd Street)
🚫 292nd Street (east from Mentzer Trail)

🎉 SATURDAY, JULY 12 (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Parade & Staging Areas
🚫 Newell Avenue (Maple St to Broadway St)
🚫 Akerson Street (Sylvan Ave to Newlander Ave)
🚫 Sylvan Avenue (Oak St to Neal Ave)
🚫 Neal Avenue (Sylvan Ave to Newlander Ave)
🚫 Newlander Avenue (Akerson St to Broadway St and Neal Ave to Newlander Trail)
🚫 Broadway Street (St. Croix Ave to Newlander Ave)
🚫 Pleasant Avenue (Maple St to Sylvan Ave)
🚫 Maple Street (Newell Ave to Pleasant Ave)

📢 Please plan ahead, observe posted signs, and help us keep the community safe during this fun-filled weekend! Thank you for your cooperation.

— Lakes Area Police Department

06/25/2025

This is your final opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant festivities of the 2025 Karl Oskar Days.
Be a part of the excitement and let your business shine in the PARADE!!! Showcase what makes you unique and connect with the community.

If you’re eager to be part of our Swedish Heritage celebration—filled with joy and community spirit—please take a moment to complete the application form provided in the link below.

We warmly invite you to join us and help make this event an unforgettable experience for everyone involved! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Don't miss this Karl Oskar Days annual tradition!