Berlin’s 2015 July 4th Parade will be held on Saturday, July 4, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the committee has chosen the theme “Tall Tales”. The float prize categories this year are: Grand Prize: $125, Theme Prize: First Place-$75, Second Place-$50; Funniest: First Place-$75, Second Place-$50; Prettiest: First Place-$75, Second Place-$50.
[private]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, ATVs will not be allowed, except for those pulling a float with rigid support.
Prizes will also 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 submit a Participation Form. 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 offered only as a guide.
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 518-658-3010 or 518-658-3936.
Parade Time 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. Parade steps off promptly at 11 am.
The Parade Route
School Street to Park Avenue; left on Park to Community Avenue; right on Community past the Firehouse to Elm Street; left on Elm at Hewitt’s Market, to Route 22, at Bank of America, to North Main Street; turn left onto North Main and proceed to the end of Main Street. Motorized units turn right onto Route 22 and return to the starting point via Southeast Hollow Road. Walkers turn left onto Route 22 and return to the Firehouse on Park Avenue.
Following the parade, refreshments will be served to all participants at the Firehouse, compliments of the Berlin Fire Company.
If you would like to participate in the Berlin July 4th Parade, please phone 518-658-3010 or 6583936, or email berlinjuly4thparade@yahoo.com.[/private]