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GENERAL PARADE QUESTIONS
What day is the parade being
held?
What time will the parade start and how long
will it last?
What happens if it rains?
What is the route of the parade?
How early do I need to get there to get a good
spot to view the parade?
Who puts the parade on?
Where do I park to watch the parade?
Is the parade going to be on TV?
Are there going to be fireworks at the parade?
How do I get involved?
Can I bring my dog to the parade?
What day is the parade being held?
The parade will be held on July 4th 2008 - Friday. It is always held
on July 4th unless it falls on a Sunday.
What time will the parade start and how
long will it last?
The parade will start at 9:00 a m. and should be over by not later than
11:30 a m. Parade entries must be in the lineup area much earlier. All
entries will need to have a contact at the June General Meeting to pick
up lineup area passes and receive final instructions on lineup area
operations.
What happens if it rains?
In the event of rain, the parade will be delayed on an hour by hour
basis with the objective of completing it in on July 4. In all the years
the parade has been held it has been delayed once, but never canceled.
It has rained briefly after the parade was underway a number of times
but the parade was not interrupted.
What is the route of the parade?
The parade route is still being finalized. Check back to the website
soon for a map of the final route. Map
How long is the parade route?
The overall length of the parade route is approximately 2.5 miles. See
the parade map.
How early do I need to get there to get
a good spot to view the parade?
Most of the best spots (under shade and near reviewing stands) will
be occupied by 7 a.m., but many very good locations can still be found
till around 8 a.m. After 8 a.m., it gets increasingly difficult to find
good locations with nearby parking. If you're willing to do some walking,
you can always find a suitable place to view the parade even after it
is underway. The route is more than 2 miles long so you may want to
do some reconnaissance before parade day.
Who puts the parade on?
The parade is put on by the Arlington 4th of July Association, a nonprofit
corporation which has as a primary activity the planning and conduct
of the annual parade. Financial support for the parade is provided by
local sponsors who contribute the funds required to finance the work
of the Association. There is no charge to enter the parade and the Association
does not engage in any other fund raising activities to support the
parade.
Where do I park to watch the parade?
You will want to review the parade route,
and if possible, scout out your location. Then you want to park outside
the route on side streets or public lots, not on private business or
residence areas. The police do tow vehicles illegally parked.
Is the parade going to be on TV?
This year the Arlington Independent School District is producing the
parade. It will be shown on Time Warner Channel 98, and will also be
available by webcast through a link on this site. See also AISD-TV’s
website:
http://www.aisd.net/AISDTV/default.aspx
How Do I Get Involved?
The parade association is always interested in community involvement.
Please fill out our form and we will be
in contact.
Are there going to be fireworks at the
parade?
No fireworks for the parade. But the Rangers and many
other venues have fireworks. Check your local directory for events.
Can I bring my dog to the parade?
Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash. Please take proper
care to have plenty of water, and, of course, you are responsible for
clean up. All that is asked is that you have consideration for the other
spectators. There will be a crowd with quite a bit of hustle and bustle.
If we did not answer your question, please email us
at info@arlington4th.com.
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