4th of July Parade

Parade Route

Map showing a route through city streets with a start point at Varnum St. and a finish point on Elm Ave, highlighting streets W. Superior St., W. Onota St., Elm Ave., and Birch St.

Smiling elderly man wearing sunglasses and a cap with 'Air Force Retired' standing near signs honoring grand marshals, with trees and a vehicle in the background.

2024 Grand Marshal

Join the Parade

Vintage red car decorated with American flags at a parade, featuring a sign that reads 'American Legion Auxiliary Member for 75 Years!' with people in the background.

Group of people in orange shirts celebrating on a decorated float with a sign reading 'State Champs', outdoors on a sunny day.

Children and adults walking in a parade on a sunny day, with some wearing matching striped outfits and a pink vehicle decorated for the event.

Want to join the parade? To join, it is a simple lineup on Varnum East and West of Birch Street on the morning of the 4th. No formal sign up is required. We ask your float is family friendly. Any candy being handed out must reach the curb/sidewalk and can not land in the road. You can lineup anywhere between 9-11am. Parade will start at 12:00pm. Lineup is on a first come first serve bases but can be subject to change depending on the amount of floats for the day.

Things to think about before joining the parade: