4th of July Parade – Jacksonville Rotary Club

JOIN THE CELEBRATION ON FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites you to join in the fun and to be a part of our Independence Day Parade!

This year’s theme is Unite for Good.

Please plan to take part in our parade. Join us in celebrating those who consistently take action to “Unite for Good,” helping individuals and families build a better life.

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DATE Friday, July 4, 2025, Kicking off at 10 a.m.

THEME “Unite for Good”

DUE DATE: Entry forms must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025. All entries received after the due date will be placed at the end of the parade lineup as long as space is available.

REGISTRATION begins on July 4, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 9:45 a.m. The registration entry point is on Westgate and Horsebarn Road at the Southwest Gate of the Morgan County Fairgrounds. Parade lineup numbers will be assigned on the day of the parade. Please note: the order of the parade lineup is determined by the order in which you check in with registration; first checked in/first placed.

Lineup will be along Grandstand Road on the fairgrounds. Floats and long vehicles must arrive by 9:00 a.m. One person with each entry is required to check in to receive a parade number and last minute information. For entries with multiple vehicles, all vehicles MUST check in TOGETHER.

By registering for the parade, you guarantee that all vehicles and drivers entered in the parade are properly insured, drivers are 25 years old or older, and have a valid driver’s license. Registrants further agree to abide by any public health or safety guidelines of the Rotary Club of Jacksonville or local authorities.

2025 REVISED ROUTE

Because of construction on West State Street near the downtown square, the end point of the parade has been changed.

The parade route will still form up and originate at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. The route will proceed on Grand Avenue (Morgan County Fairgrounds gate) headed east on West State Street until the parade ends at the corner of Church and State Streets. Parade participants must exit South (only) on Church Street. The Jacksonville Bowl parking lot will be available as a parking area to meet and pick up parade riders/walkers.