Parade

Saturday, July 3 at 9:30A


Line the streets on the Fourth of July to cheer the Independence Day parade. The two-mile parade route starts at Third and Main streets, proceeds north on Main, turns east on Tom Ginnever Avenue and ends at T.R. Hughes Ballpark.

Parade participants will be eligible for various trophies and prizes for the best entries, which will be awarded on the Main Stage at the festival.

Important Dates


Thursday, June 17 - Mandatory parade lineup meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room of City Hall at 6:30P. Only one person from each entry is required to attend, though it is helpful for the float driver to attend as well.


Saturday, July 3 - Check in begins at 7:00A. Must be in place by 8:30A. Mayor's Choice Judging 8:15 - 8:45A. Parade kicks off at 9:30A.


How to Build A Parade Float


The links below will help your group get started building an award-winning parade float.

Other Resources: Supplies and Ideas

2009 Award Winners


Best Overall
1st place – Cub Scout Pack 657
2nd Place -  Stepping Stone Preschool and Child Care
3rd Place -  Church on the rock
 
Color Guard
1st Place – American Legion Post 388
2nd Place – O’Fallon Police Explorer Post 2943
 
Best Musical
1st Place – O’Fallon Athletic Club
2nd Place – St. Louis Falun Dafa Praticioners
 
Most Patriotic
1st Place – Angels on Duty
2nd Place – Cub Scout Pack 813
 
Mayor’s Choice
Cub Scout Pack 657


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