The Berlin July 4th Parade

Berlin’s 2011 Independence Day parade will be held on Monday, July 4, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the committee has chosen the theme “States On Parade.”
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 the 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.
New 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 to Route 22, turn right at Bank of America at Bank of America on Route 22 to North Main Street, turn left proceeding south to the end of Main Street at Route 22, left on Route 22 to Park Avenue, right on Park Avenue returning to Berlin Elementary School. Walkers may exit the parade at the Fire House where refreshments will be served to all participants, compliments of the Berlin Fire Company.
Attention
We are concerned for the safety of everyone (especially the children) along the parade route, and, therefore, we are urging participants in the parade to refrain from throwing any items from the floats. If candy or other items are to be given out, please have someone walk beside the float and hand these items out.