2025 Parade Registration is now open!
There are three steps to complete your registration:
1. Read these notes before you begin your registration
2. Complete the Online Registration Form
3. Pay your Parade Participation Fee
Business, For-Profit, Political Entries $154
Community Group or Not-For-Profit $103
Parade Scholarship (pre-approved) $36
* By Invite Only * $51
If you would prefer to pay by check, please send to:
Evanston Fourth of July Association
P.O. Box 1898
Evanston, IL 60204-1898
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, JUNE 10
2025 Parade Information
The award-winning Evanston 4th of July Parade is scheduled for Friday, July 4th, and begins at 2pm. The parade moves 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 6am 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. |
Thanks to our Celebration Sponsors
