July 4th Parade
Register now to be a part of the 2025 Hamilton 4th of July Parade!
What to expect as a participant.
Step 1
Apply to be in the parade
March -> Early June
Fill out the form linked at the top of this page to tell us more about your parade unit.
Step 2
Get Confirmation
Usually in Early June
Once our committee has reviewed your request and approved it an automated note will be sent to your registration email from ParadeCloud. Make sure to check your spam folder.
Step 3
Receive Lineup Information
A few days to a week before
When the lineup is complete one of our committee members will email you from our gmail account with your exact lineup location.
Step 4
Walk!
Always July 4th!
Make sure to arrive at the fairgrounds with plenty of time to get in place and settled. Then, have a great time!
Parade Timeline*
Lineup
Begins at 8:30am
At the Butler County Fairgrounds. All Units must be in place before 9:45am.
Step Off
At 10:00am
Departing the Fairgrounds. Gates are closed and locked after last unit departs.
Sundays & Weather*
May impact parade timing
When July 4th is on a Sunday, the parade is moved back to early afternoon. Severe weather may delay or cancel the parade the day of the event.
Parade Length
Roughly 1 hour
After leaving the Fairgrounds to complete the full 2.2 mile route.
Parade Lineup
Lineup Information
FIRST: Know the Rules
Participant Drop Off
The designated participant drop off location is the grassy area which is to the right once you enter the Fairground Gates. Feel free to leave your vehicle here temporarily while escorting participants to their lineup location but no vehicles should be left inside the gates after the parade has stepped off.
Participant Pick Up
It is suggested that participants who are dropped off plan to be picked up from downtown and that you coordinate a place that makes sense for your group to meet. The Parade officially ends at the corner of Park Avenue and F Street - limited pickup parking is available on Park Avenue. Butler County Regional Transit offers rides back to the fairgrounds from the parade's ending point but we do not guarantee transportation availability.
Park and Walk Option
Those walking in the parade can leave their vehicles in the front parking lot of the Butler County Fairgrounds. Please carpool where possible and NOTE that the fairgrounds will be closed after the parade leaves. No vehicles or personal belongings should be left inside the gates. Butler County Regional Transit offers rides back to the fairgrounds from the parade's ending point but we do not guarantee transportation availability.
Water and Bathrooms
There will be a porta potty available at the entrance of the fairgrounds as well as on F street at the end of the parade. Water bottles will also be available as has been in past years. Please feel free to bring additional snacks or beverages with you that your parade unit may want.
Day of Event Contact
Our local Lindenwald Kiwanis Club of Hamilton/Fairfield handles all day of the event activities. If you have any questions please touch base with any of their volunteers at the Fairground.
Weather
Hamilton’s 4th of July Parade is always on July 4th rain or shine. In the event of severe weather the parade may be delayed or canceled the day of the event.