
The application to participate or volunteer in the Celebrate America, 250 Years United Parade is now available online.
City of Fort Wayne news release:
2026 City of Fort Wayne Independence Day Parade Application Now Available
Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 11, 2026) – The application to participate or volunteer in the Celebrate America, 250 Years United Parade is now available online. Float criteria and participant age requirements may also be found at the same location.
The parade will take place Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. Residents, families and visitors are invited to line the parade route on South Calhoun Street, beginning at Creighton Avenue and ending at Main Street. This family-friendly event is open to all.
The Celebrate America, 250 Years United Parade is presented by the City of Fort Wayne and Steel Dynamics. Sponsors include Fort Wayne Metals and Surack Enterprises.