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4th of July Boom Box Parade

Youth Adult

Boom Box Parade

Anyone can march! Don’t forget to bring your boombox or radio and tune into WILI 1400 AM!

Celebrate the birth of America at the world-famous Boom Box Parade! The parade is led by Grand Marshall and legendary radio personality Wayne Norman, who has been there since the start of the very first Boom Box Parade. The parade starts at the Jillson Square Park and heads West on Main Street, where thousands of spectators line the street. The parade concludes at Memorial Park.

  • Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
  • Line-up: Line-up starts at 9:00 am, in the Jillson Square Park.
    • You do NOT have to register. Show and get in line.
  • Time: Parade starts at 11:00 am sharp.
  • Location: Start at Jillson Square and end at Memorial Park.
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