Brooklyn Park residents, mark your calendars for June 1st – the city's most anticipated event of the year is back. The Celebrate Brooklyn Park Tater Daze Parade and Community Gathering is calling for participants. Whether you're part of a marching band, a local crafter, or a community organization, this is your chance to shine in front of your fellow Minnesotans.

The call for parade units and local vendors comes with an urgency; the early bird deadline is April 29th, just a day away. Potential participants are encouraged to sign up before the fees increase, with the general deadline set for May 6, according to a bulletin by the city. Featuring school bands, cultural performances such as the Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca, and a headlining show by Lt Sunnie, the parade promises to be a vibrant exhibition of the borough's diversity.

Those interested can find all the necessary details online, with applications available on the Celebrate Brooklyn Park webpage. The parade is set to march down 101st and through to Oak Grove Pkwy from 11 am to noon. Following the parade, festivities will move to the Community Activity Center located at 5600 85th Ave N, from noon to 4 pm.

The event isn't just a parade; it's a full-blown community fair with live entertainment, inflatable fun for the kids, and a plethora variety of food trucks to cater to every palate. A makers market will also feature, offering local artisans the chance to showcase their work. "Celebrate Brooklyn Park Tater Daze Parade and Community Gathering a day to remember. We are seeking parade units, community resources, artists, and crafters for the Celebrate Brooklyn Park," the city's announcement reads.

For those who just want to soak in the sights and sounds of their community, the parade and gathering offer a perfect weekend plan. It's a day where the people of Brooklyn Park can join together, enjoy the fanfare, and celebrate what makes their community unique – from the local talent to the variety of cultures that call this part of Minnesota home.