2024 PARADE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
THE DEADLINE IS JUNE 10.

There are two steps to complete your registration.
1. Complete the Online Registration Form and
2. Pay your Parade Participation Fee

Parade Entry Category
Group Name: (Required)

Parade Participation Fees:
Business, For-Profit, Political Entries $125
Community Group or Not-For-Profit $100
Parade Scholarship (pre-approved) $35
By Invite Only * $50

If you would prefer to pay by check, please see below for our mailing address:

Evanston Fourth of July Association
P.O. Box 1898
Evanston, IL 60204-1898

 

2024 PARADE INFO:

 

The award-winning Evanston 4th of July Parade is scheduled for Thursday, July 4th, and begins at 2 p.m.

 

The parade route East on Central Street from Central Park Ave. to Ashland Ave. (Ryan Field).

 

CHAIRS: By City of Evanston ordinance chairs may not be placed until 6:00 a.m. on July 1.

 
 

Congratulations to the 2024 Parade Winners

President’s Award (Best Group Overall): Dance Center Evanston
Pelton Plaque (outstanding neighborhood group): Evanston Marching Kazoo Band
Chief Judge’s Award (Special Merit): FAAM
 
Commercial Award: 1st American Vintage Home, 2nd Canal Shores Golf Course, 3rd American Taxi Dispatch.
Community Float Award: 1st Backlot, 2nd American Legion Post 42, 3rd Falun Dafa.
Community Participation Award: 1st Evanston Latinos, 2nd Women’s Club of Evanston, 3rd Evanston Voices for Choice Coalition.
Community Performance Award: 1st Second City Samba, 2nd Evanston Township High School, 3rd Central Street Neighbors Assn.
Invited Performer/ Band Award: 1st Chicago Highlanders, 2nd Four Star Brass Band, 3rd Chesterton HS Trojan Guard Marching Band.
Invited Performer/ Other Award: 1st South Shore Drill Team, 2nd Jesse White Tumbling Team, 3rd Asociación de charros de la mesa.
Motor Vehicle Award: 1st Evanston Fire Department and Life Safety, 2nd Windy City Miata Club, 3rd City of Evanston Streets and Sanitation.
Youth Award: 1st Evanston Boy Scout Troop 924 with the Evanston Fourth of July Association Liberty Bell Float, 2nd JaHbat, 3rd Thundercats.
PARADE INSTRUCTIONS

Thanks to our Celebration Sponsors