The Berlin 2013 July 4th Parade

Berlin’s 2013 July 4th parade will be held on Thursday, July 4, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the committee has chosen the theme “American Adventures.”
Float Prize Categories For 2013
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.
Prizes 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 658-3010 or 658-3936 or email berlinjuly4thparade@yahoo.com or submit a Participation Form to P.O. Box 66, Berlin, NY 12022. 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 July 4th Parade Committee, P.O. Box 66, Berlin, NY, 12022. For more information please call 658-3010 or 658-3936.
Schedule
• 9:30 am – All participants arrive at Berlin Elementary School. Judging will begin promptly at 10 am. If floats are not present at this time, they 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 promptly.
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 at Bank of America, turn right on Route 22 to North Main Street, turn left on North Main Street to go south to the end of Main Street turning left onto Route 22 to Park Avenue, turn right on Park Avenue and return to the Berlin Elementary School.
Following the parade, refreshments will be served to all participants at the firehouse, compliments of the Berlin Fire Company.
Attention
We are concerned for the safety of everyone, especially the children, along the Parade route, and therefore the Parade Committee is urging participants in the Parade to refrain from throwing any items from moving vehicles. If candy or other items are given out, please have someone walk beside the float or vehicle to hand these items out.
We also request that no sirens be blown during the Parade. We need to know that a siren means there is an emergency and they need to get through traffic.