Fourth of July Parade Application Deadline Approaching

The parade application deadline for the City of Elgin’s 2011 Fourth of July Parade - Presented by Sherman Health is Friday, May 27.

Completed applications, along with proof of liability insurance for your group and any applicable parade fees, must be submitted to the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin by 5PM this Friday to guarantee a spot in this year’s parade. Parade paperwork can be faxed to (847) 488-1449 or dropped off at or mailed to:

Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin
2 Douglas Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120

The parade entry fee is $100 for businesses and political groups. There is no fee for not-for-profit organizations.

Parade applications are available at the DNA’s website at DowntownElgin.com or interested participants can stop into the DNA Office Monday-Friday from 9AM-5PM to pick up an application.

Over 15,000 spectators annually attend this Elgin summertime tradition. Last year's parade featured over 110 units, 25 floats, 150 different parade vehicles, 2,600 participants and took over 50 volunteers to coordinate.

For more information about the City of Elgin’s 2011 Fourth of July Parade, contact DNA Promotions Coordinator Jason Pawlowski at (847) 488-1456 or e-mail jpawlowski@elginil.org.