PARADE INFO

[DIRECTOR]

GENERAL PARADE INFORMATION -

Festivities will begin with the CHILDREN’S PARADE. Registration commences at 8:00AM and is open to all children from birth to 10 years old.

Children may participate riding on a decorated bicycle or float – NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES! Be as creative and unique as you want!

Judging takes place at 9:00AM – so please arrive early!

The CHILDREN’S PARADE commences at 9:30AM at Sutton Place (across from Police Headquarters), with a short procession up Main Street for about ½ a block.

There will be Awards for -

· Most Patriotic
· Best Theme Representation

Residents of Lebanon Borough are urged to decorate their homes for inclusion in the HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST. 1st and 2nd Place awards will be presented for the best Patriotic or theme related decor.

The PRESENTATION OF LEBANON BOROUGH SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL will commence at 9:50AM on Main Street in front of the Fox and Hound Tavern.

The PARADE LINE UP will commence between 8:30AM and 9:30AM. Please enter Main Street from Route 22 at the East end of town (By Stewart’s Root Beer Stand), no later than 9:00AM, as the ROADS WILL BE CLOSED AT THAT TIME. There will be numerous Celebration Committee members to assist you in finding your place in the parade line-up.

Registration is required for all parade participants in order to place you and your group accordingly in the parade line-up. All participants can REGISTER HERE. If there are any issues with signing up for the parade, please email us at info@lebanonboro4thofjulyparade.com

BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS AND INDIAN GUIDES: Muster with their troops at the Old Brick Post Office Building at 123 Main Street.

The MAIN PARADE will step off promptly at 10:00AM and follow West along Main Street, down Myrtle Avenue and then down Brunswick Avenue.

FESTIVITIES IN THE PARK: Join us at Holjes-Sheppard Park following the parade, for festivities including singing of “The Star Spangled Banner”, the flag raising ceremony, presentation of awards, refreshments, games & friendly competition for folks of all ages!

GENERAL PARADE TROPHIES: Judging takes place during the parade, with winners awarded in the park.

· Best Theme Float/Unit
· Best Children’s Float/Unit
· Most Patriotic Float/Unit
· Most Original Float/Unit

ANTIQUE/CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, AND TRACTORS: The Lebanon NJ 4th of July Parade Committee is inviting all antique and class cars (pre-1980) to participate in our annual parade!

We made some changes in 2013 and will continue with this new format. Cars will not be judged nor will trophies be awarded.

The first 50 antique/classic cars (no tractors or street rods) to arrive by 9:00 AM at Lynwood Drive will receive a participation award.

Car owners will have a chance to join our celebration and share their special vehicles with the community on this historic holiday.

Any questions you may have can be sent to lebanonparadeantiquecars@gmail.com



FIRE COMPANY & RESCUE SQUAD TROPHIES: To thank ALL Emergency Service personnel, EACH Company will receive a trophy of Recognition, Thanks, and Gratitude for their years of volunteer service protecting the communities at large, and their dedicated support and participation in the Lebanon Borough Fourth of July Parade and Celebration.

*** Participation is limited to 2 vehicles per Fire Company or Rescue Squad. Thank you for your cooperation***

Please Note:

· For safety’s sake, there will be ABSOLUTELY NO THROWING/HANDING OUT of candy or items from floats, cars or by marchers.
· All Roads into Lebanon Borough CLOSE AT 9:00AM. Please arrive early!

FOR OUR PT PEOPLE! We will meet up at Williams Harley Davidson on RT22 in Lebanon at 8:00 and we will leave for the parade staging area at 8:30 sharp. We must be in place before the roads close. Remember, there is NO candy throwing allowed for this event!

[DIRECTOR]

Just got this from Ron

I received an e-mail from the parade committee that the theme of the parade is now “Lebanon Borough – In the Heart of Hunterdon County”

The parade is being held in conjunction with and as part of the 300th Anniversary celebration of the founding of Hunterdon County.

I expect the crowds will be significantly larger as the county has been aggressively promoting the 300th events all year.

I would appreciate if we could all make the effort to make a good showing given the amount of notoriety this year’s parade will garner.

Thanks,

Ron

[hotrodPT]

Please respond as to who is attending as I don't want to leave Williams H-D without anyone. We will leave at 8:45 am.

[DIRECTOR]

List of people who said they are coming so far;

Ron & Gloris
John L
Dom & Charlotte
Lance
Rusty

[hotrodPT]

This is a rain or shine event. It is possible the roads may be damp in the morning. You may want to bring a jug of water and/or some quick detailer and some microfibers to clean off your PT. The weather is supposed to clear and we should have great parade weather. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[jimzatsr]

LOOKS LIKE I SHOULD BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE PARADE AND LUNCH. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE !!

[hotrodPT]

Weather for the parade looks fantastic! It should be a bit cooler and nice. See you at Williams Harley-Davidson tomorrow morning at 10:30 am.

[MagicDj]

Will be bringing my quick detailer and wipes!

[MagicDj]

I noticed there is a time change from 8:30 to 10:30!

[DIRECTOR]

MUST BE A TYPO! He has to mean 8:30!