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4th of July Parade
July 4, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
FreeWe are pleased to invite you to participate in our 53rd annual Independence Day Parade. Come out and join us in this celebration of our nation’s independence.
Show our appreciation for all groups and individuals who work hard to make the United States and Darien terrific places to live.
Note: Our parade route will be the same as in 2023. The parade participants will line up in the Jewel parking lot at 75th and Cass Ave. The parade will proceed north on Cass Avenue to 71st Street. At 71st Street, the parade will head east until Clarendon Hills Road where it will go south toward the end point at Hinsdale South High School. The pick-up of participants after the parade will be at Hinsdale South High School.
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Parade entrants will assemble in the Jewel Parking lot at 8:15 am for the parade lineup. The Parade will begin PROMPTLY at 9:30 am and follow the abovementioned parade route. It will be the responsibility of each participant to provide their own vehicle for the Parade. Signs for vehicles will be provided only for officials from the City of Darien and Lions Club Honorees. All other participants are expected to provide signage for their own entry. It is recommended that parade participants provide water bottles or any refreshments of their choosing for anyone representing their organization. As you know the 4th of July can be very hot so please make sure that your members are hydrated. No water will be provided to parade participants by the Lions Club.
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.
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