America’s 250th • Minden’s 190th
250 / 190 CELEBRATION
June 11–13, 2026 | Downtown Minden, Louisiana
A Celebration Like No Other
Minden Main Street, alongside the City of Minden, Discover Webster Parish, and the Greater Minden Chamber, invites you to experience a three-day celebration of history, community, and patriotism.
Kicking off on June 11th with Bites & Beats, this event continues through June 12–13 and is set to be the biggest festival of the summer—honoring America’s 250th Anniversary and Minden’s 190th birthday.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
JUNE 12th
6PM-9PM
MINDEN'S 190TH ANNIVERSARY
Opening Ceremony
Performances by Local Schools
Little Griller's Competition
Cornhole Tournament
JUNE 11th
5PM-7PM
THE GREAT AMERICAN COOKOUT
Bites & Beats at Miller Quarters Park
Live Music, Waterslide, Cookout
JUNE 13th
RUN MINDEN ON MAIN (8AM)
Fun, Patriotic 5k Race
Music, Popsicles, Awards, Block Party
PET MAYOR COLLARING CEREMONY (10AM)
• 2026 Elected Officials will be announced
GRILLING ON MAIN (11AM)
• People's Choice Tasting
AMERICA 250TH CELEBRATION (1PM)
• Live Music, Performances, Kid's Patriotic Parade, Celebrity Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
GREATER MINDEN CHAMBER DUCK DERBY (7PM)
• The Race is On!
FIREWORK FINALE (9PM)
• Enjoy the Community Show
What to Expect
This family-friendly celebration brings together the very best of Minden with a full lineup of events and activities:
Live music and entertainment
Food competitions and local vendors
Patriotic parade and festivities
Run Minden on Main 5K
Cornhole tournament
Kids’ activities and attractions
Duck Derby
People’s Choice tastings
Fireworks finale
From morning to night, each day is packed with opportunities to celebrate, compete, and connect.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a local business, vendor, or community supporter, this is your chance to be part of something big.
Sponsorships play a vital role in bringing each piece of this celebration to life—while giving your business high-visibility exposure during one of Minden’s most exciting events of the year.
Join the Celebration
Mark your calendar and bring your family, your friends, and your community spirit.
This isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of where we’ve been and where we’re going.
