06/09/2026
🇺🇸 Our annual Independence Day parade is almost here, and we want to see YOU on the parade route! This year is going to be our biggest one yet.
Whether you are a local business, a club, a youth group, or just an individual with a creative idea, we are inviting all groups and organizations to participate. Let’s show our community spirit!
• WHEN: Saturday, July 4th
• TIME: Kickoff is at 11:00 AM
• ROUTE: Starts at Nappanee Elementary School, moves West on Centennial St., South on SR 19, and West on Lincoln St. to City Hall.
🚲 FUN FOR THE KIDS: Join the Kiddie Parade! 🎈
Got little ones who want to participate? Dust off those bicycles, tricycles, and scooters!
• BIKE DECORATING CONTEST: Open to ages 4–6, 7–9, and 10–12 with prizes up for grabs!
• JUDGING: Starts at 10:30 AM at Nappanee Elementary School.
🎨 Free Supplies: Stop by the Nappanee Art Center on Thursday, July 2nd from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM to grab free decorating gear to get those wheels parade-ready!
How to Join the Main Parade:
Ready to enter your business, club, or float? It’s easy! You can sign up your group one of two ways:
📲 Sign up online! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaw7QnipniUgtQSmG00niVTdfgyslJ4-R_YwFfzMJNMMB55w/viewform
📞 Call City Hall at 574-773-2112 for more details.
Tag a friend, family member, or business owner who needs to see this! 👇 Let's make this 4th of July unforgettable.