PARADE
2011 Northside 4th of July Parade

Date:   Monday July 4, 2011
Website:  www.northsidejuly4.com
Start time: 12PM

The Northside Fourth of July Parade is sponsored by the Northside Community Council (NCC) and coordinated by the NCC’s Fourth of July Parade Committee. An Independence Day tradition since at least the 1950s, the Northside Fourth of July Parade involves 600 to 800 participants and over 4,000 attendees. The mile-long parade route is the longest in Hamilton County. The parade starts at the northern boundary of Northside and travels south on Hamilton Avenue to Hoffner Park, where the celebration continues with the Independence Day Festival.

The parade is led by a grand marshal selected for his or her contributions to the community. Parade entries include veterans groups, bands, civic groups, antique cars, local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and community members of all ages. Creativity is celebrated and encouraged through the Creative Parade Entries Contest.

Volunteers are needed to help make this the best Fourth of July Parade ever. A range of volunteer activities and time commitments are available for those who would like to be involved prior to the parade, the day of the parade or both. To volunteer to help with the parade, go directlyto their website (listed above).

Parade entries can register online at: www.northsidejuly4.com

Creative Parade Entries Contest
The Creative Parade Entries Contest was established in 2006 to further the mission of the parade. All parade entries are automatically registered for the contest. Contest winners will be announced at the Northside Community Council Meeting on July 19th at 7:30pm. The winners will be presented with a trophy made from recycled materials and by artists at Visionaries and Voices.