Due to the extreme heat forecast for this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel (postpone) our 4th of July parade. The safety of our valued community, including our marchers, volunteers, and spectators, is our top priority, and we don't want anyone at risk in these dangerous temperatures.

In addition, we will be moving our 250th anniversary celebration to the weekend of Labor Day, when we can enjoy the festivities in safer, more comfortable conditions.

More details on the rescheduled celebration will follow soon. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you in September.

Stay cool and safe!

A beloved tradition, join us each July 4th for a day of fun celebrating our country’s independence! Featuring an endearing small town walking parade and a patriotic concert by the Hanover Concert Band on our lawn. There are old-fashioned lawn games, a Patriotic Pet Costume Contest, cold snow cones, hot dogs, and of course our famous Apple Pie Baking Contest & Pie Auction, all in the Center of the best little town in the Universe!

Schedule:

9:30 - 10:30am‍ ‍Apple Pie Baking Contest Pie Drop-Off

10:30am‍ ‍Parade Line-Up at Henry Clay Elementary School

11:00am‍ ‍Parade Steps Off on Hanover Avenue and ends at the Center

11:00am - 12:00pm‍ ‍Apple Pie Judging

11:30am - 12:00pm “Patriotic Pet” Costume Contest and Founding Fathers (and Mothers!) Costume Contest registration and Judging

11:45am “Star Spangled Banner” sung by Emily Booty, followed by the Hanover Concert Band

12:00pm Lawn Party & Games

11:45am - 12:30pm Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (winner announced at 12:30pm)

12:00pm Potato Sack Race

12:15pm Three-Legged Race

12:30pm Water Balloon Toss

12:15pm‍ All Winners Announced! 50/50 Raffle, Apple Pies, Patriotic Pets, Founding Fathers (and Mothers!)

~12:30pm - 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.