Memorial Villages Independence Festival Parade

The parade down Piney Point Road, kicks-off our patriotic, flag waving, red, white and blue celebration of America’s birthday.

Last year's distancing and masking restrictions are no longer in effect! Of course, mask up if you choose to.

There is also a “Fun Run” and children’s bike ride to kick off the parade. Meet up at the Memorial High field house parking lot at 9:45am. Runners will go first. The run is a true Fun Run (if you call running fun), no timers, no categories, no pressure. The run will go down Piney Point and end near Ecclesia Church. Runners will need to have their own transportation back to the start. 

Shortly after the runners leave, we will have a Children’s Bike Ride. We are encouraging riders (of all ages) to decorate their bikes and ride the parade route. All in support our Red, White, and Blue. Families are encouraged to ride.

Next, it is the vehicle parade starting at 10am. Residents who wish to join in are encouraged to decorate their vehicles following a Red, White and Blue theme. The parade will be led by the Village Fire Department, followed by Village Officials, Resident Vehicles and followed up by our Police Departments.

The old-fashioned 4th of July celebration is a joint effort of the six Memorial Villages and is free to all attendees. We will not be having floats this year, but might be throwing candy… The Parade will end in front of St. Francis/Ecclesia Church.

If you will be joining in the parade and decorating a vehicle you must register in advance. The parade will be limited to the first 100 vehicles that register. Please send your name and phone number to Tom Fullen at [email protected] Limit of 1 vehicle per registration.