Route: Parade travels through Midtown Historic district, (Springfield's largest nationally registered historic district) and ends @ the Historic Washington Park Gazebo, (est.1869),1600 block of North Summit.
The 32nd annual event is open for viewing along parade route parkways for all Springfield citizens.
Parade entries include: local scouting troops, antique cars & trucks, Seasonal Trains, Victorian Ladies Drill Team, floats, decorated bikes & scooters, etc.
This year’s Grand Marshals are: 1st Lt. Larry Rottman, U.S. Army retired; and his son C.P.O. Eli Redstone, U.S. Navy retired.
The parade begins at 10:00am at the intersection of Central and Drury Lane; heads west on Central to Benton Avenue; turns right/north on Benton, turns right/east on Calhoun by historic Drury President’s home; turns left/north on Washington Avenue & passes through
renovated historic Victorian homes; crosses Division Street; and finally turns right/east on Locust to end @ Historic Washington Park where the celebration continues.
The celebration at historic Washington Park follows the parade, between 11:00am and 1:00pm. The national anthem kicks off the celebration w/members of the Springfield Drury Community Choir. There will be music, free ice cream, and water. Plus, free children’s games. DNA BBQ food truck will offer a special for purchase at the event. Bring lawn chairs, and/or blankets to sit on.
Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: Best Overall, Best Theme Interpretation (Fantastic 4th!), Best Children’s Float, Best Children’s Marching Unit, Best Adult Float, and Best Adult Marching Unit.
Parade slots are still available at $10 for individuals and organizations, $25 for business entries, and $50 for political entries. Veteran groups may participate for free. If a politician does not want to be in the parade and would like a table at the park (supplied by the politician) the fee is $20. Pets are allowed to ride in/on vehicles only.
For more information or a parade application, please email the MNA board at midtown.sgf@gmail.com or leave a phone message at 417-501-9732. For updates: www.facebook.com/midtownsgf
The parade and celebration is sponsored by The Midtown Neighborhood Association.
Midtown Neighborhood
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM on Tue, 4 Jul 2023
Event Supported By
Midtown Neighborhood Association