DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2026, Kicking off at 10 a.m.

THEME: “Celebrating Freedom, Service, and Impact”

DUE DATE: Entry forms must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2026. All entries received after the due date will be placed at the end of the parade lineup as long as space is available.

REGISTRATION: On site registration begins on July 4, 2026, 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.