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* Weather Notice: The parade will take place (light) rain or shine, but in the event of threatening weather, we will proceed to the Railroad Museum for the festivities.

Galveston will celebrate the 4th of July in style with events across the Island, fireworks each night of the holiday weekend, and a traditional hometown Parade and Celebration throughout the streets of the historic downtown. The Parade will be held Saturday, July 3, 2010.

Join in the Fun!

Join the Parade! Decorate your tank, amphibious landing craft, HUMVEE or any other favorite mode of military transportation, and join us in the parade. Civilian craft – convertibles, golf carts, bicycles, etc. welcome too! Participation is FREE but registration is required.

The parade line-up begins at 9 a.m. on Santa Fe Place downtown. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and winds its way through historic downtown Galveston, followed by a patriotic celebration at the Galveston Island Railroad Museum.

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Downtown Parade Information

Parade Date: Saturday, July 3rd

Parade Line-Up: 9 AM, Santa Fe Place @ 25th Street

Parade Start: 10 AM

Parade Duration: Approximately 20 Blocks

Parade Route: The parade begins at 10am at the Railroad Museum on 25th Street, heading south to Postoffice Street, east on Postoffice to 21st Street, north on 21st Street to Strand, then west on Strand to 25th Street.

You MUST register to participate in the Parade.
Download Parade Registration Form

Parade Questions?

Contact Kathy Modzelewski at:
July4th@downtowngalveston.org

Special Thanks to:

Galveston County Marine Corps League, Detachment #668

Galveston Lion's Club

The Sons of the American Revolution Bernardo de Galvez Chapter

Galveston College Foundation

Galveston Island Railroad Museum

Galveston Parks Board

Brady Family Trust

Eddie Janek

Seawall Fireworks Information

The City of Galveston's 4th of July Fireworks Display will be held on Seawall Boulevard. For more information on FIREWORKS go to galveston.com or call 1.888.GAL.ISLE (425.4753).

Moody Gardens Fireworks Information

Moody Gardens will provide fireworks each night of the holiday weekend in conjunction with the Bands on The Sand summer concert series.