The parade steps off at 09:30, starting at the corner f Shore Road and Main Street.
So come early to make sure you get a good seat…..
Parade entry deadline extended until June 17th 2016
Due to the number of people who still want to be in the parade this year we have extended the deadline for applications until June 17th.
2016 Nominations for the Grand Marshal is now closed
Thank you for your nominations.
These nominations are now under consideration and there will be an announcement in the coming weeks with the name of the person selected.
2016 parade applications are now open
Ready to submit an entry for a float in the 2016 Chatham Independence Day Parade? Then visit out entry submissions page at https://chathamparade.com/chatham-july-4th-parade-entry-submission/. It only takes a minute to get yourselves registered.
2016 Parade Theme – “Freedom is not Free”
The countdown is on! With a little less than 5 months to go, the Chatham Independence Day Parade Committee is proud to announce the 2016 theme for the Fourth of July Parade
“Freedom is not Free” Celebrating freedom by honoring Chatham’s independence throughout history.
After reviewing a list of varied and thoughtful suggestions, the “Freedom is not Free” theme was selected for its representation of Chatham’s culture, character and heritage. The selected theme was submitted by South Chatham summer resident, Kara Ann Smith. Kara and her family have been coming to Chatham since 1960.
Applications for parade participants will be available in early March. For up to date information, please visit the Chatham Parade page on Facebook or join the e-newsletter by sending an email to chathamparade@gmail.com.
Need ideas on how best to start building a float? Then visit our page on how to build an award winning float and jump start your creativity.
Suggestions for the 2016 Chatham Fourth of July Parade Theme are now closed
Thank you to those who submitted their ideas for the 2016 Chatham Fourth of July Parade Theme. The suggestions are now being evaluated by the parade committee and the selected theme will be shortly announced.
2016 Parade will be Monday July 4th
Planning is underway so mark your calendars for next year’s Chatham 4th of July parade.
2015 Independence Day Parade Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to this year’s winners !
Award Categories 2015 Winner
OVERALL WINNER PHILLIPS FARM
Best Family Float Magner Family
Best Youth Float Power Squadron
Most Patriotic Float Cape Cod Beach Chair
Best Small Float Depot Dogs
Best Large Float Chatham Health Club
Best Civic Float Woman of Fishing Families
Funniest Float Pogo Dave
Photos of the winners can be found here
2015 Chatham Independence Day Parade Entrant Line Up published
The line up for the July 4th Parade has been finalized and can be found here (https://chathamparade.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Chatham-Parade-Entry-List-2015.pdf)
Mercedes Hall to sing the National Anthem
Recording artist and actress Mercedes Hall will sing the national anthem to start the Chatham 4th of July Parade this year.