Parade theme is Celebrating Giving Back to Community

Parade Grand Marshall’s are Service Organizations
Ishpeming Noon Kiwanis, Ishpeming Pioneer Kiwanis, Ishpeming Lions Club, Ishpeming-Negaunee Rotary

Registration Information

This year’s parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 6, and will begin at 10:30 AM. Lineup will begin at 9:00 a.m. on July 6.

Parade lineup will be posted on our  website “Ishpeming4th.com” & Facebook page “Ishpeming 4th of July”  the day before the parade. Please bookmark our website and like our Facebook page for the most up to date information.

Parade officials will have lineup listings for the parade entry placement, as you arrive in the morning and will be present at the intersection on N. Third and Bessemer through N. Third and Empire Streets. Please, listen to and respect our volunteers.

All parade entries must be in place by 10:00 a.m. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. SHARP. Undecorated entries are unacceptable and may be removed by parade officials. Political entries must be comparable with the parade’s purpose and/or theme. All animal and equestrian parade entries must provide their own cleanup.

Parade entries distributing treats to kids must insure that any treats are thrown AWAY from moving vehicles. Squirt guns and supersaver water guns are PROHIBITED.

Any sales, raffles or solicitations for donations must be approved by the parade officials PRIOR to lineup.

Parade officials reserve the right to effectively manage the number of entries permitted and to reject any entry they feel is unsuitable or not representative of the parade’s purpose and/or theme. 

Suggested donations: Individual – $10; Non-Profit – $30; Business $50; Political Entry – $250. Donations are not required for parade entry but do help us offset the cost of the parade and kids parade.

Parade Route

South on Third to Hematite Drive,  West on Hematite Drive to Main Street, South on Main Street to Division Street, East on Division Street to Seventh Street where the parade will disband. All vehicles and parade participants will be directed to a parking lot for drop offs and/or pick ups. There is NO stopping on Division Street.

Where to mail

This form may be submitted electronically via the website, emailed to trodda@nicoletbank.com or printed and mailed to the address below.

Ishpeming Independence Day Celebration Committee
PO Box 713
Ishpeming, MI 49849