The Parade Committee is now accepting suggestions for the 2025 Independence Day Parade.

For over a century, we’ve marched to the beat of everything from last year’s “Chatham — It’s a Shore Thing!” to “Saluting the Stars and Stripes” to “Chatham Goes Hollywood” (spoiler alert: there were no actual movie stars). Perhaps this year will be the year that you leave your mark on this beloved tradition with your parade theme submission.  

The parade committee will select the winning theme based on its relevance to Chatham, the parade, and the people in our community.  So put on your thinking caps and send in your suggestion by February 21, 2025.  If your submission wins, you will have the honor of serving as one of the judges at this year’s parade. The committee looks forward to your entries and another fabulous parade!

Have an idea that you would like to be considered? Then head over to our theme submissions page here  and the Committee will review your submission.

Deadline for submissions is February 21st, 2025.

Thank you!!!