Independence Day Celebration

• All vehicles must be decorated appropriately for the July 4th holiday.
• Passing out of items including but not limited to candy, flyers, giveaways, must be handed out and not thrown.
• All participants must walk with their group or be in a vehicle/tow float. The number of walkers per entry is limited and must be approved in advance. One (1) vehicle or (1) tow float per entry.
• Floats or vehicles should be no wider than ten feet, no longer than forty feet, and no taller than 13 feet from the ground. However, the float should be constructed so it can fit under tree branches, traffic lights, telephone, and electrical wires along the parade route and in a way that it is able to make all required turns on the parade route, as well as navigate inside staging areas.
• Water guns or super soakers are not permitted.
• Parade marshals will be present along the parade to ensure safety and to keep the parade moving. You are required to follow their instructions. Please be respectful of these volunteers and the police who will be assisting them.
• The Wheaton Park District is not responsible for any of your entry’s actions.
• Your participation is contingent upon the receipt of your signed entry form and the appropriate payment.

Please inform all of your participants of these rules. These rules have been based on community feedback. It is strongly suggested that your entry follow the spirit of these rules and not try to work around them in order to be fair to all entries. If your entry pushes the limits of these rules, your constituents will assume that the rules have been broken.

The Wheaton Park District reserves the right for all group placement and lineup in the parade. Our intent is for participants and spectators alike to have fun and enjoy the event!