Saturday, July 4th | 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Parade

Bring your lawn chairs and patriotic spirit to the Richfield 4th of July Parade on July 4th at 4:00 pm.

This year’s parade route runs along 12th Ave. from 75th Street to 66th Street. Turn east on 66th Street, proceed two blocks to end.

Richfield 4th of July Parade

Want to participate in the parade?

Submit Parade Application

Here's what you need to know before you go!

Parade-related road closures:

15th Avenue, between Diagonal Road and 75th Street – from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

75th Street, between 12th Avenue and 15th Avenue – from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

12th Street, between 75th Street and 66th Street – from 2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

66th Street, between Portland Avenue and Bloomington Avenue from 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Fireworks-related road closures:

66th Street between Portland Avenue & Bloomington Avenue – 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Portland Avenue between Hwy. 62 & 66th Street – 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Road Closures

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 June 30th , 2026:

    • 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 June 1, 2026 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 19, 2026 and emailed to all accepted units by June 29, 2026.

  • 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.

  • (Early Bird Discount) Applications submitted on or before June 1, 2026:

    • Commercial/Political: $110

    • Non-Profit Organization: $55

    Applications submitted June 1 – June 14, 2026:

    • Commercial/Political: $210

    • Non-Profit Organization: $110

    Applications submitted June 15 – 30 , 2026* (CASH ONLY):

    • Commercial/Political: $315

    • Non-Profit Organization: $160

    *Entries submitted June 15th – 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.

  • 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.