Sunday
Sunday wraps up Riverfest with community worship, an entertaining candy-filled parade, Sunday Funday festivities, Citizen of the Year recognition, and the crowning of Monticello’s Royal Ambassadors.
Worship Service
9 a.m.
Monticello Community Center - West Parking Lot, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN 55362
Enjoy music and an uplifting message at Riverfest’s annual Worship Service!
All are welcome to the community worship service.
🅿️ Parking is available in the Monticello Community Center’s south lot and Library lot.
Parade
12 p.m.
West 3rd Street - Walnut Street - West 6th Street
Yeehaw! The 2024 Western-themed Riverfest Parade will be a rip-roaring good time!
Bring your lawn chair and show off your parade wave! The annual Riverfest Parade brings a crowd and delivers fun for the entire family.
The parade starts on 3rd Street at the Monticello American Legion Club and heads East to Walnut Street. Then it will take a right on Walnut Street and head South until 6th Street. The Parade takes a right on 6th Street and heads West to Minnesota Street where it turns South and ends on 7th Street.
Head to the Monticello Community Center west parking lot after the parade for Sunday Funday food and activities.
Sunday Funday
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monticello Community Center - West Parking Lot, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN 55362
Head to the Community Center west parking lot after the parade for Sunday Funday!
Sunday Funday offers a festive scene with live music, food trucks, Bingo, and a pop-up splash pad. Bounce houses and inflatables are also available with ticketed entry.
Citizen of the Year and Monticello’s Royal Ambassadors are announced on the stage at 3 p.m.
Citizen of the Year
3 p.m.
Monticello Community Center - West Parking Lot, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN 55362
Citizen of the Year is awarded to an individual who helps make Monticello great!
Fabulous people make Monticello a wonderful place to live. Each year, Riverfest recognizes an individual whose contributions stand out and inspire others.
Citizen of the Year is announced at 3 p.m. on the stage immediately followed by the crowning of the Monticello Royal Ambassadors.
Coronation
3 p.m.
Monticello Community Center - West Parking Lot, 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN 55362
Cheer on the Monticello Royal Ambassadors and Candidates at Coronation!
Monticello’s Royal Ambassadors are crowned each year at Riverfest from an impressive group of candidates. Coronation immediately follows the Citizen of the Year award at 3 p.m. on the stage.
Royal ambassadors volunteer and attend numerous events throughout the region to represent and promote Monticello. In addition to being wonderful representatives and ambassadors, the Royal Ambassador program cultivates personal growth in the areas of confidence, time management, public speaking, collaboration, communication, and volunteerism.
Follow Monticello Royal Ambassador Program on Facebook for photos, events, and program information.
