| The 16th Annual 4th of July Parade is a traditional hometown parade
open to everyone who wants to participate. Join this year's and for this grand pageant down Main Street!
The typical hometown Main
Street parade was once the center
of most annual community events and local gatherings. Culpeper's 4th
of July Celebration brings that memory back to life. And what's more
memorable than sitting on the street
corner waving the American Flag as the Color Guard and local veterans
groups proudly march past? Children and adults still boast a broad
smile at costumed characters and
baton twirlers; not to mention the lively bands, youth organizations,
4-H and school clubs, and all of the creative floats.
Continue the tradition and be a part of the 16th Annual Main Street
Parade! Be as patriotic as possible, since participants in the parade have the opportunity to be judged Best
Patriotic Spirit, Best Use of Red/White/Blue, Best Overall, and Best Culpeper Spirit. Trophies will be presented at 6 p.m. at the Band Stand in Yowell Meadow Park.
If you are interested in sponsoring the parade, please contact
the 4th of July Event Committee. For more information, contact Marlys Houston at 829-8269 or Hank Milans
at 829-8264.
The parade starts at 4:00 p.m. on July 3rd with
the line up at 3:30 p.m. on East Piedmont Street. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled.
Mail the entry form to:
Independence Day Parade
c/o 4th of July Event Committee
P.O. Box 1235
Culpeper, VA 22701
IMPORTANT: The line-up will change as new entries are added, so please check this website for the latest updates. Updates will be posted as they are available. The parade line-up will also be advertised
in the newspapers.
Volunteers will be available to help you find your spot.
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you can download it here for free.
4th OF JULY PARADE GRAND MARSHALS
The Parade Grand Marshal is selected each year based on criteria of
being an outstanding community leader and mentor.
Past Parade Grand Marshals:
- 2009 John Coates
- 2008 Pup Holden
- 2007 William H. & Rose Marie Martin
- 2006 Waller Jones
- 2005 Ted Gore
- 2004 Connie Kincheloe
- 2003 Bob & Chris Jebson
- 2002 Reverend Floyd T. Binns
- 2001 T.I. Martin, Jr.
- 2000 Mary Fray
- 1999 Butch Davies
- 1998 George Beard
- 1997 Giles Miller
- 1996 Jann Gillespie
- 1995 Claude Guinn
4th OF JULY PARADE SPIRIT AWARD
Since 1999, the 4th of July Event Committee has chosen a member of
the community that unselfishly gives of themselves through volunteer
organizations, memberships in civic clubs, local charities, ministries,
or other community services and support organizations.
Past Spirit Award Recipients:
- 2009 Waverley Lee & Ketsy Chiles
- 2008 Gladys Williams.
- 2007 Tony Troilo & Frankie Gilmore
- 2006 Kathi Walker
- 2005 Lou Ann & Win Carithers
- 2004 Rev. W. "Billy" Scott
- 2003 William & Elizabeth Powell
- 2002 Joe Daniel
- 2001 George & Nancy Broman
- 2000 Bud & Mary Jane Glass
- 1999 Betty Sinclair
- 2009 Best 250th Anniversary Theme – Sons of the American Revolution
- 2009 Best Red/White/Blue – Bible Baptist Church
- 2009 Best Overall – Baby Jim's
- 2009 Best Patriotic Spirit – Knights of Columbus
- 2008 Most Historic – Sons of the American Revolution
- 2008 Best Patriotic Spirit – Knights of Columbus
- 2008 Best Use of Red/White/Blue – Baby Jim’s
- 2008 Best Overall – Sheads Mountain Boer Goats
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