FAQs

When is the parade?

The Northside 4th of July Parade will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 12:00pm.

What is the parade route?

The parade will travel down Hamilton Ave. from Ashtree to Blue Rock at Apple St.

How can I get involved in planning or volunteering with the parade?

If you’re interested in joining the planning committee, email northsideparade@gmail.com - If you’d like to volunteer with the parade, please use this sign-up form to review your options!

What’s this I hear about a shuttle?

You can’t park on Hamilton Ave, and you can’t leave your car at the Parade staging lot - what are you to do?? Every year, we arrange a shuttle service to get you from around the center of Northside up to our northern-most point/the parade staging lot. This year, our complimentary and accessible shuttle service is provided by Metro, and the first trip leaves from the McKie Recreation Center (1655 Chase Avenue) at 10:00am. It will continue running loops until the last trip leaves McKie at 11:30am and the staging lot at 11:45am. You cannot bring any companion animals or items too large to fit on your lap with you - but if you travel light, this is the ride for you! There is street parking available near McKie on Chase Avenue and surrounding side streets; however, please check for No Parking signs. If this doesn’t work best for you, you can also take the Metro bus lines 17 or 27, which stop close to the staging lot before Hamilton Ave closes at 11 am.

How can I sign up to be in the parade?

Those wishing to enter a float into the parade can use the sign-up form on this website by June 29, 2025.

Are we having a regular parade this year?

Yes! We’re back to the basics. Starting at 12pm noon, the traditional route, and all the fun you know and love.

Where can I get parade swag?

Happen, Inc. produces and sells parade swag to benefit their teen programs. Designs will be announced soon - stay tuned!

Their storefront is open periodically throughout the week, and they announce their schedule on Facebook - check out their page here.