As you know, we made the decision to postpone the Fourth of July celebration. This was a tough call to make since so many people look forward to our old fashioned celebration, but it was just too HOT.  

The Celebration & Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Let’s celebrate our country’s 250th together and enjoy the Parade, Hanover Concert Band, Patriotic Pet contest, Founding Fathers (and Mothers!) Costume contest, Apple Pie contest & auction, Lawn Games, Time Capsule, Declaration of Independence, and more!  

We need volunteers. It’s such a fun event!

Join us as we celebrate our Nation’s 250th with 4th of July Flair!‍ ‍

Schedule on 9/5/26:

8:30 - 9:30am‍ ‍Apple Pie Baking Contest Pie Drop-Off

9:30am‍ ‍Parade Line-Up at Henry Clay Elementary School

10:00am‍ ‍Parade Steps Off on Hanover Avenue and ends at the Center (NOTE: one hour earlier)

10:00am - 11:00am‍ ‍Apple Pie Judging

10:30am - 11:00am “Patriotic Pet” Costume Contest and Founding Fathers (and Mothers!) Costume Contest registration and Judging

10:45am Present Colors, “Star Spangled Banner” sung by Emily Booty, followed by the Hanover Concert Band

12:00pm Lawn Party & Games (Food, Games, Raffle, Time Capsule, Declaration of Independence)

11:00am - 12:15pm Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (winner announced at 12:30pm)

11:00am Potato Sack Race

11:15am Three-Legged Race

11:30am Water Balloon Toss

12:00 - 12:15pm‍ All Winners Announced! Raffle, Seed Spitting, Pie Contest, Patriotic Pets, Founding Fathers (and Mothers!)

12:15pm - Apple Pie Auction

Brigades in our walking parade are one of the most charming aspect of our parade. Patriotic bikes and pets, Basset Hounds, “The Cacophony of the Universe” Marching Band, and of course the famous Lawn Chair Brigade are all staples of the day. Do you have a new idea for a brigade or would your organization like to be a part of our event? Submit your idea in the form below so we can include you in our parade line-up!

*All brigades must have a patriotic theme: decorations, clothing, costumes, etc. No flags besides the United States flag are permitted. No politically themed brigade or campaigning is permitted. Thank you for your understanding. No profane brigades or handing out of materials (flyers, candy, stickers, etc.) will be allowed. All brigades are approved at the discretion of the board and any brigade not adhering to these parameters will be asked to refrain from participation.

Have a new parade brigade idea? Fill out the form below.