4th of July Parade 2023 - From Sea to Shining Sea
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4th of July Parade 2023
Registration is required for your float or group to participate in the parade. Click "register now" to register online or contact the Sitka Chamber at (907) 747-8604 or membership@sitkachamber.com.
All float participants are required to attend our 30-minute pre-parade meeting on Thursday, June 29th at 12:00 pm. A meeting link will be emailed to all participants after registration.
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Safety Rules & Guidelines
1. Parade officials will inspect all entries and reserve the right to eliminate any entry that is in violation of these rules.
2. All entries must adhere to declared length of entry, and musical content submitted on application form.
3. The parade will start at the round-about and proceed to the stop light, turning right onto Lincoln Street, and then progressing down towards City Hall and ending on Harbor Drive.
4. Line-up will take place on Lake Street in front of State Farm and KIFW at 1:30 pm. Entrants must be in the lineup no later than 1:45 pm. The parade will begin promptly at 2:30 pm.
5. Once your entry has started along the parade route, no one may board your float.
6. Cover all open wheels for safety (so marchers cannot snag clothing or be pulled under wheels) unless special permission has been granted.
7. Your entry may not exit the parade route before the end of the parade.
8. No alcohol is allowed. Sitka’s Open Container law will be strictly enforced.
9. Entries with children under the age of 18 must be accompanied.
10. All entries must have clear identification signage.
11. Changes in the parade line-up the day of the parade will be at the sole discretion of the parade officials.
By registering a float for this event, you and your float agree to adhere to all parade rules and regulations.
Date and Time
Tuesday Jul 4, 2023
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM AKDT
Line-Up Begins | 1:30 pm
The line up for the parade will begin on Lake Street between the roundabout and KIFW radio station. All floats must meet at the specified area for line-up at 1:30 pm.
Parade Begins | 2:30 pm
Location
The parade will start at the round-about and proceed to the stoplight turning right onto Lincoln Street and then continuing down past City Hall, turning left on Harbor Drive.
Fees/Admission
Parade Entry Fee | $25
The $25 registration fee is used to help cover prizes and our time and expenses. Awards for Best of Parade, Best of Theme and Most Enthusiastic will be given following the parade.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, June 27th at 11:59 pm and all participants will need a representative to attend a 30-minute pre-parade meeting held via Zoom.
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Contact Information
(907) 747-8604
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