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Pelican Pete

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Pelican Pete in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Photo: Michael Wifall, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size15 ft
Built1957
TypeGiant animals

A 15-foot steel and plaster pelican put up by local volunteers in 1957 and named in a public contest. Pete long stood by the Mill Pond Dam and was moved after the dam came out in 2023; he now stands in E.L. Peterson Park.

Where is Pelican Pete?

Pelican Pete is in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Pelican Pete?

Pelican Pete is in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Pelican Pete?

15 ft.

When was Pelican Pete built?

Pelican Pete dates from 1957.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Pelican Pete?

The closest on our map are World's Largest Booming Prairie Chicken in Rothsay (about 12 miles away as the crow flies), Vergas Loon in Vergas (about 15 miles away as the crow flies), Otto the Otter in Fergus Falls (about 20 miles away as the crow flies).

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