How to enter the 2026 Evanston 4th of July Parade

Step 1: Complete the Registration Form by clicking on the button below. Please enter as many details about your parade entry as you can. Parade registration closes on June 12, 2026.

Step 2: Pay the Parade Participation Fee by clicking on the button below (see the Parade Participation Fee pricing below as well). Checks can be mailed to the address below.

Step 3: Please distribute the Pre-Parade Information to your entire group. The information is available by clicking the button below.

Let’s get started!

Parade Participation Fee Pricing

Business, For-Profit, Political Entry $155

Community Group or Not-For-Profit Entry $105

Parade Scholarship Entry (pre-approved) $55

*By Invite Only Entry $40*

Checks can be mailed to:
 
Evanston Fourth of July Association
PO Box 1898
Evanston, IL 60204-1898

Thanks to our Celebration Sponsors