The theme for the 2023 parade is “Timeless Chatham: Then, Now, and Beyond!“
Grand Marshall Nominations are now OPEN. Click Here!
Parade Registration is now OPEN. Click here to enter!
Deadline is June 15th
When planning your entry, please keep in mind that the theme must be incorporated in a way the judges can see and understand in order to be eligible for prizes!
Thank you to everyone who made the 2022 parade a wonderful success. We hope you will join us again this year. Whether you were participating in the parade or cheering from the sidewalks, you make this beloved parade what it is! Thank you!
See you this summer!
2023 Chatham Independence Day Parade
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
One of the oldest town parades in the United States!
Showcases the pride of our residents and visitors!
On July 4th you will be able to watch the parade LIVE online! To watch the 2022 parade, click below:
For more parade photos from past years, click here: