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.

2010 Award Winners


Best Overall
1st Place – O'Fallon Community Athletic Club
2nd Place -  Stepping Stones Preschool & Children

3rd Place - Cub Scout Pack 657
 
Best Color Guard
1st Place – O'Fallon Police Honor Guard
2nd Place – VFW Post 5077
 
Best Musical
1st Place –Mid USA Falun Dafa
2nd Place – Cheer Co. - Boys & Girls Club
 
Most Patriotic
1st Place – K & N Patriots
2nd Place -  American Legion Post 388
 
Mayor’s Choice
Cub Scout Pack 657


Important Dates


Wednesday, June 16 - 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

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