Time:

Lineup at 9:30am - Parade begins at 10am

Location:

Lineup along High Street - Parade begins at the intersection of High Street and Province Road (Rte 107)

Parade

Coordinator:

Jack Fanning - (603) 267-7138

Registration:

Pre-registration is not required.  If you have questions, contact the Parade Coordinator prior to the 4th or upon your arrival at the Parade Lineup.

Who can Participate?

EVERYONE!! 

• Adults

• Children

• Formal Organizations

• Informal Groups

• Individuals

• Neighbors

• Pets

• Bicyclists

• Horseback riders

• Floats

• Antique Vehicles

• Fire Engines

• Heavy Equipment

• Police cars

• Musicians

• Carts

• Walkers

• ATV's

Come on your own or get your family, friends, neighbors, or organization together for an entry.  Compete with your neighbor or bring in an entry that represents your whole neighborhood or road.

Lineup:

The Parade Coordinator will determine the order of the Lineup.  If your entry has special needs contact the Parade Coordinator.

Refreshments:

Coffee and punch is provided during Parade Lineup.

Route:

• The parade will travel south on Province Road, in front of the Gilmanton Academy, to the intersection of Rte 140;

• It will turn west on Rte 140 (towards Belmont);

• Walkers and children may stop and wait at the Fire Station parking lot;

• Vehicles will continue on Rte 140, turning around in the JMN parking lot and returning to the Fire Station;

• Walkers will rejoin the parade and it will return to the Gilmanton Academy;

• Parking for parade vehicles at the end of the parade is located on the Academy grounds.

Parade Safety:

For those of you who will be tossing “goodies” from Floats, please be very aware of where your candy is thrown.  We are concerned for the safety of children dashing into the road for goodies.  So please throw your goodies in a safe area off to the side.  Please also direct all “tossing” participants on your Float to do the same.

To parents and guardians of the “goodie grabbers” …please also keep a very close eye on your little ones during the excitement of the Parade and their gathering of “goodies”.

Gifts:

• Hand flags are provided for walkers and other participants;

• Gilmanton Parade Ribbons are provided for bikes and other non-motorized vehicles;

• Gilmanton Parade Dash Plaques are provided for motorized vehicles.

Awards:

All parade entries will be judged and awards presented at the end of the parade in the following categories.

• Most Beautiful

• Most Original

• Funniest

• Best of Show - Antique Car

• Judges Choice

Information

Post Cards:

Return post cards are provided at the Parade Lineup refreshment table and by the Parade Coordinator.  Please complete a return card and leave it at the refreshment table or with any Staff person.  You may also take the card and return it by mail by attaching postage.  Those parade participants who provide this information will receive information on upcoming 4th of July activities.  The information on the card will also assist the Judges when awarding prizes.