4th of July parade 2025

It's that time of year again! You are receiving this email if you have participated in the parade in the last few years. Registration is now open for your group to sign up. Just fill in the form and we will follow up with more information in the coming weeks/months.

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July 4th Parade Registration Form

 

If you plan to use a vehicle the city requires information about your vehicle. Please submit that here.

Parade Vehicle Registration Form

 

Also, all participants marching with animals must be able to show vaccination records and vet information if asked. We love all the animals that participate!

 

Here is a rough outline of the day:

 

8:30 am: Cars line up facing north under the bridge at 8th and Virginia Ave SE - require proof of insurance

 

9:30: All marchers meet with their groups 

 

9:45: All marchers in place under the bridge

 

10:00: Parade starts promptly with the Eastern High School March Band! Woo hoo!

 

10:02: Naval Lodge starts followed by local Politicians (they need to go first so they can get to other parades/celebrations) We will not hold the parade up if they are running late.

 

10:05: Rest of the Parade marchers patiently await their turn as guided by the organizer. We will leave a bit of space between each group to avoid a backlog so please be patient

 

Our Jeanne Phil Meg Team will bring up the rear. 

 

Reminder that the later you go the more spectators are lined up to see you! 

 

Parade route goes north on 8th Street SE and ends at the Eastern Market Metro Plaza on 8th and D Sts SE. 

 

12 pm: Marchers disband - Important note! Please make the left onto D St, by Starbucks and the end of the parade route to get off 8th Street so the marchers behind you can continue marching.

 

Please reach out to Christine with any questions.

 

Looking forward to another fantastic day!

 

All the best,

 

Christine O'Reilly

Phil Guire