Participants

Clarkston Fourth of July Parade

ENTRY

  • Businesses, community organizations, individuals, families and friends are encouraged to participate in the parade as:
    walking units, driving an antique vehicle, floats, political entry, musical entry, or animal entry.
     
  • Businesses entry fee is $30. Bonus: If the entry includes a float, the entry fee is zero ($0.00).
  • Political entries have a $40.00 entry fee.
  • Nonprofits, community organizations, families, individuals and antique cars are free - as long as they are not soliciting. something.
  • The Parade is approximately 90 minutes long, with approximately 100 entries.

 

STAGING, PARKING AND OTHER GENERAL INFO*
*see Registration/Entry Form for full list of Rules and Regulations

  • The Clarkston Fourth of July Parade will assemble at Renaissance High School (RHS) parking lot. 
    Line-up times begin at 7:00am.
    Large vehicles, if assigned by the committee, will lineup on Church Street, adjacent to the RHS.
    All other entries will be in the parking lot at their assigned times.
     
  • All vehicles for an entry should entry the parking lot at the same time.
     
  • There is no parking allowed on the Renaissance High School parking lot.
     
  • The Clarkston Fourth of July Parade will leave the RHS parking lot sharply at 10:00AM.
    Please see the Parade Route for details. 
     
  • Parade entries are asked to stay at least 30 feet from the next entry for safety and better visual exposure. 
     
  • Throwing of candy or any items into the crowd is prohibited.
     
  • The First Announcer's Stage will be at The Fed Restaurant where each entry will be introduced as time allows.
     
  • There will be a 21 Gun Salute by the American Legion Post #63 and the singing of the National Anthem.
     
  • The Second Announcer's Stage will be 90 North Main Street, where each entry will be introduced as time allows.
     
  • Parade ends at St. Dan's Catholic Church
     
  • Porta potties will be located at:
    -  Renaissance High School
    -  Main/Washington street parking lot
    -  St. Daniel Catholic Church

 

For more information, contact the Parade Committee at [email protected].