
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Parade & Party
Presentation of the Smelt Queen
Meet at the Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth, MN
3:30: Second line parade on the Lakewalk
- Second line parade on the Lakewalk
- A stilt walking Royal Guard
- An energetic school of silver smelt puppet and mask dancers
- A musical procession featuring a delegation from the Kingdom of Smelt!
- Music by the Brass Messengers
- Everyone encouraged to wear silver!
5:30: Smelt Fry & Party
Zeitgeist Arts Cafe, 222 E. Superior St.

2025 Magic Smelt FREE Parade Workshops
Lafayette Community Center on Park Point
3016 Minnesota Ave. Lower Level
Workshops:
Wednesdays: May 14 & 21 (6-8pm)
Fridays: May 16 & 23 (6-8pm)
Saturdays: May 17 & 24 (3-6pm)
Everyone Welcome.
Silver clothing wanted.
For more info: 218-370-8980
Smelt Up!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund and an appropriation from the State Legislature.