2007 4th of July Parade and Events (DuPont WA)

July 4th, 2007
Schedule of Events
8am -10am:  Pancake Breakfast at Clocktower Park
9:30am:         Parade Staging Begins (Historic DuPont)
10:30am        Parade Begins
10am             Bike, Buggy & Pet Parade Staging begins on Thompson Street
11am             Bike, Buggy & Pet Parade Joins Historic Parade
11:45am       Opening Ceremonies (Greeting from Mayor Young, Reading of Winning Essays, National Anthem)
12pm             Carnival & BBQ Begins (Clocktower Park)
2:00pm          Event Concludes


Volunteers need to be checked-in at the Incident Command Center by 8am to receive radio and job details. Incident Command Center will be located across the street from Clocktower Park in the State Farm parking lot (look for the big trailer). Please note that there is no parking allowed in the State Farm parking lot. A shuttle will be available to transport you from ICC to your job location and back.

Come out and celebrate Independence Day in DuPont, WA!  This year's parade is even BIGGER and BETTER than last year with marching bands, more classic cars, and even a few surprises!  Our Grand Marshall for the parade is DuPont's own Christopher Navarre, a WWII Veteran who has been awarded the Silver Star (52 years after WWII) and who was recently awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal.  Chris will be riding proudly in an ultra-classic car (pictured below) just behind the marching band.  Mayor Steve Young and his wife will also be honorably driven in style too by a one of kind classic!

The day's activities begin at Clocktower Park at 8am sharp as the Forever Young Seniors once again serve up an amazing pancake breakfast!  Get there early because the line gets long very fast!  Breakfast ends at 10:00am, no exceptions!

After you eat, walk anywhere up Thompson or head over towards Haskell by Chloe Clark Elementary because the Main Parade kicks off at 10:30am (see parade route below).  Parade participants should start lining up at 9:30am in the Historic District of DuPont one block south of City Hall.  All float parade participants must be pre-registered by June 29th.  Check in with Bridget Culley, the Parade Coordinator, to find out where your spot is in the parade.  There will be many special guests in this year's parade including and entire military marching band and honor guard.  Be sure to keep your eyes peeled too for the ROMEOs and a 1926 Ford Model T along with many cars graciously provided by the LeMay Car Museum

The parade will wind its way through the Historic District of DuPont and into Northwest Landing by Chloe Clark, then work its way along McDonald to then meet up with the Bike, Buggy and Pet Parade participants and flow in right behind the main parade.

Then the entire parade makes its way towards McNeil where it will then turn left onto Center Drive as it works its way towards DuPont Station.  The entire parade will march down Wilmington Drive and turn in front of Venture Bank and head towards Clocktower Park.

As the main parade disbands in the State Farm parking lot, the Bike, Buggy and Pet Parade will continue on to Clocktower Park where the celebration and activities will be located.

Come on down to Clocktower Park for lots of family fun, games, contests and activities for the whole family.  This year's theme is The County Fair so there will be many old-fashioned themed games and activities for all, including a train ride!

Bruceski's Buffalo Wings & Pizza Co will be sponsoring this year's 3rd Annual Chicken Wing Eating Contest!  If you haven't signed up now, you still can the day of the event.  Bring your cameras!!

PARADE ROUTE

Green Line = Main Parade Line Up area (Line up starts at 9:30am)
Blue Line = Main Parade route (Parade starts at 10:30am)
Yellow Line = Bike, Buggy and Pet Parade Line Up Area (Line up starts at 10am)
Red Line = Bike, Buggy and Pet Parade Route

The car escorting our Grand Marshall


The car escorting our Mayor and his wife
(waiting for photo!)