The Berlin July 4th Parade

Berlin’s 2010 Independence Day parade will be held on Monday, July 5, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the committee has chosen the theme “Old-Time TV.”
Float Prize Categories For 2010
Grand Prize                      $125
Theme Prize          First – $100; Second – $75
Funniest                First –  $75; Second – $50
Prettiest                 First –  $75; Second – $50
Ribbons will be awarded for horses, cars, boats, antique equipment and marching groups. Costumed walkers as well as costumed riders on horses will be judged as one group with ribbons awarded to the winners. Bikes must be decorated to participate in the parade. Due to legal restrictions, no ATVs will be allowed except for those pulling a float with a rigid support.
Trophies will be awarded to the best appearing Fire Company as well as the Fire Company with the most firemen in line.
If you or your group would like to participate, please be sure to call 658-2624 or submit a Participation Form. Forms will be available at area stores and the Berlin Free Town Library. A parade is only as good as its participants, and we look forward to having you join us this year. Let’s celebrate Independence Day with another great parade! Please note: it is not necessary to follow the theme; it is only offered as a guide.
Financial Support
Since most of our parade expenses are paid with funds contributed by individuals and businesses, we must once again ask for your financial support. Please make your contributions payable to The July 4th Parade Committee and mail them to Jane Fitzgerald, P.O. Box 152, Berlin, NY, 12022. For more information please call 658-2624.
Schedule
• 9:30 am – All participants arrive at Berlin Elementary School. All judging will begin promptly at 10 am. Participants not present at this time may not be judged. The parade committee requires this time to line up the various contingents so that the parade can begin on time.
Upon arrival, all parade participants must check in at the registration table located on the front lawn or school steps.
• 11 am   Parade steps off.
Route
From the Berlin Elementary School north on School Street to Park Avenue, left on Park to Community Avenue, right on Community past the firehouse to Elm Street, left on Elm crossing Route 22 at Bank of America to Main Street, south to the end of Main Street turning right onto Route 22 and returning to Berlin Elementary School via Southeast Hollow Road.
Following the parade, refreshments will be served to all participants at the firehouse, compliments of the Berlin Fire Company.