Parade

Thursday, July 4th | 1:15 - 2:15pm
70th Street between Harriet and 12th Avenue

About the Parade

Bring your lawn chairs and patriotic spirit to the Richfield 4th of July Parade on July 4th at 1:15pm. The parade route beings at Richfield High School on the corner of 70th and Harriet then continues on 70th to 12th Avenue.

We’re looking forward to restarting this long standing Richfield tradition and we hope to see you there!

View the parade route

Want to participate in the parade?

Early bird application fee ends May 15th!
Review parade application details below.

Parade Application Details

  • Click here to fill our Richfield 4th of July’s parade application.

    The following four (4) items must be submitted for your application to be considered for participation by May 15th , 2024:

    • Completed application and waiver forms.

    • Entry fee

    • Description, photograph and/or drawing of what your unit will look like.

    • Proper insurance papers verifying adequate coverage.
      Walking units are excluded from insurance requirements when approved by the Richfield 4th of July Committee.

    Completed applications must be received on or before May 15, 2024 to receive the early bird discount. Confirmation of your application being received will be acknowledged via email within days of receipt.

    The parade line-up will be finalized on June 17, 2024 and emailed to all accepted units by June 24, 2024.

  • The parade waiver must be signed by one (1) person in your unit.

    Each unit is responsible for the emergency medical information for each individual member of your unit. This will assist if any emergency medical situation occurs during set-up and/or the Parade.

  • Applications submitted before May 16, 2024:

    • Commercial/Political: $110

    • Non-Profit Organization: $55

    Applications submitted May 16 – June 15, 2024:

    • Commercial/Political: $210

    • Non-Profit Organization: $110

    Applications submitted June 16 – 30 , 2024* (CASH ONLY):

    • Commercial/Political: $315

    • Non-Profit Organization: $160

    *Entries submitted June 16th – 30th will be placed at the end of the Parade and will not be listed in the Parade Program. ***Visiting royalty application fees will be waived.***

    Payment Instructions:

    • Application fees can submitted here.
      Please add organization name to notes section to indicate your groups payment.

    • Alternatively, payments can be mailed to:
      Richfield Community Center
      Attn: Parade
      7000 Nicollet Ave.
      Richfield, MN 55423

  • All parade participants with vehicles must submit proof insurance.

    Walking units are excluded from insurance requirements when approved by the Richfield 4th of July committee.

    Required insurance coverage:

    All vehicle units:

    • Applicants must provide automobile insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 per person, $300,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 property damage. You can send a copy of your current insurance card showing coverage to satisfy this requirement.

    Additional requirements for organizations/commercial units:

    • Organizations and commercial units must provide Comprehensive General Liability (CGL) insurance, having a combined single limit of no less than $300,000 covering bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.

    • The Richfield 4 th of July Committee, Inc. is to be an additional named insured with respect to any liability arising from the sponsors’ participation in the Richfield 4th of July Parade.

    • The insurance certificate shall state that the policies certified will neither be canceled or reduced in limits without a 30-day notice delivered to the Richfield 4th of July Committee, Inc.

  • Commercial/Political*

    • Any unit whose main theme is promotion of a company, restaurant or product is considered a commercial entry.

    Non-Profit (Political entries excluded)*

    • Any unit whose organization/agency holds a 501 (c) (3) Federal Tax ID.

    Applications for any crusading movement of a general controversial nature will not be accepted.

  • Questions? Contact richfieldjuly4th@gmail.com.

Parade Participation Details

    • The Parade will take place rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, decisions will be made by Richfield Public Safety.

    • Line-up order is determined by the Parade Chair to establish variety and to ensure the flow of the Parade.

    • Your unit must be in the proper line-up position at the appointed time, or your appearance in the Parade may be altered or canceled.

    • Units must provide all of their own equipment. The Richfield 4 th of July Committee cannot provide any equipment, water, or candy to Parade participants.

    • Candy may not be thrown to parade attendees. This is a serious insurance issue and it will be policed by staff at the parade. However, groups may hand candy directly to parade attendees.

    • Animal units will be considered an organization/commercial unit under required insurance coverage and must provide their own clean up. Violators will be asked to leave the Parade.

Parade Route

The parade will start at Richfield High School at the corner of 70th Street and Harriet Avenue South. It will run along 70th Street and finish at Richfield STEM School at 2th Avenue South.