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Reminder: Last Chance to Sign Up For O'Fallon Fourth of July Parade

The deadline for applications to participate in the event has been extended to Wednesday, June 13.

Parade officially kicks off the city's Independence Day festivities at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4.

Clubs, civic organizations, bands, churches, scouts, businesses and others are invited to join the parade competition. The deadline for applications to participate in the event has been extended to Wednesday, June 13. 

There’s no entry fee for: classic cars, non-profit organizations, scouts, churches or families. The fee for commercial entries is $100, and political entries range from $25 to $100 depending on the office sought.

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This year’s theme is “Salute Our American Heritage.” The “Mayor’s Choice” award and “Best Overall” category will be judged on how well an entry expresses the parade theme, with prizes of $500, $400 and $300 awarded to the top three Best Overall.

In addition, prizes of $200 for first place and $100 for second place will be presented to the “Best Musical Float” and “Most Patriotic Float,” and trophies will be awarded for “Best Color Guard.”

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The parade route begins at the corner of Main and Third Streets, follows Main Street north to Tom Ginnever Avenue, and turns east to T.R. Hughes Boulevard near the entrance to the festival grounds.

A complete list of rules, requirements and awards are listed on the applications, which can be picked up at the Renaud Spirit Center, City Hall, or the Parks and Recreation Office. Applications also are available online at www.heritageandfreedomfest.com.


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