{"id":129723,"date":"2026-04-17T12:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=129723"},"modified":"2026-04-17T21:09:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T01:09:46","slug":"4th-of-july-parade-to-commemorate-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/04\/17\/4th-of-july-parade-to-commemorate-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"4th of July Parade to commemorate 250th anniversary of the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tFourthOfJulyParade_blue.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-129741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tFourthOfJulyParade_blue.jpg 800w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tFourthOfJulyParade_blue-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tFourthOfJulyParade_blue-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tFourthOfJulyParade_blue-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tFourthOfJulyParade_blue-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tFourthOfJulyParade_blue-696x696.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that the City of Fort Wayne will host a 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Mayor Tucker announces 4th of July Parade to commemorate 250th anniversary of the United States<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (Apri1 17, 2026) \u2013 Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that the City of Fort Wayne will host a 4th of July Parade at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4 to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. This historic celebration is a way to honor our nation\u2019s legacy while showcasing the pride, diversity and unity in Fort Wayne.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was important for me to be able to host a meaningful celebration for the residents of Fort Wayne and visitors to our great city to enjoy,\u201d said Mayor Tucker. \u201cWe\u2019re blessed each day by the freedoms and opportunities we have to make a positive difference. I\u2019m hopeful that this special parade will give individuals and families something to look forward to, and inspire a bright outlook for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The theme of the parade is Celebrate America, 250 Years United. There are still spots available for volunteers and those who would like to participate in the parade. More information and a participation application <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.cityoffortwayne.org\/parade\" target=\"_blank\">will be available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/baker-street-station\/68589.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Peoples Trust &amp;amp; Savings Company Clock at the Baker Street Railroad Station. This was the former Pennsylvania Railroad Station in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. 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