Celebrate freedom in Nisswa on Saturday, July 3, with a full schedule of Freedom Days Celebration activities, including Turtle Races, Water Wars, live music, food vendors and the Freedom Days Parade.

The parade starts at 7 p.m. with spectators lining both sides of Main Street to watch the various floats, marching veteran groups, high school marching bands, clowns, area royalty, fire trucks, car clubs, horse-riding groups and more.

Following is a schedule of events:

Saturday, July 3

• 1 p.m.: Turtle Race registration.
• 2 p.m.: Turtle Races at the downtown turtle track.
• 4-7 p.m.: Live music by Betty and The Noise at Ye Old Pickle Factory.
• 7 p.m.: Freedom Days Parade.
• 8 p.m.-midnight: Live music by The Express Band at Ye Old Pickle Factory.

1/4: Dan Determan / Echo Journal The Nisswa American Legion Color Guard leads the Freedom Days Parade.

2/4: Dan Determan / Echo Journal D.H. Docks & Tracks had plenty of help during the Nisswa Freedom Days Parade.

3/4: Dan Determan / Echo Journal Safari North Wildlife Park showcased camels at the Nisswa Freedom Days Parade on Thursday, July 3.

4/4: Dan Determan / Echo Journal Miss Pequot Lakes Mariah Rickard waves to her subjects at the Nisswa Freedom Days Parade on Wednesday, July 3.