MV Independence Day Parade and Celebration

9 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. judging, 10 a.m. start!
The parade will feature fire engines, classic cars, community groups, eye-catching mascots and floats, music and more! You can find a curbside seat and enjoy your hometown parade! Participants register and line up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints parking lot, 20020 Montgomery Village Avenue.

Enter the parade! Decorate a bike, a wagon or yourself and strut your stuff down Apple Ridge Road. It’s free, fun and a great way to show your creativity and community spirit. Parade entries judged and one award will be given in each of the following categories:
• Best Decorated Wheeled Creation – includes bike, scooter, skateboard, stroller, wheelchair, roller skates, wagon and motorized toy vehicle
• Best Costume
• Best Motorized Float
• Best Hand-pulled Float
• Best Marching or Performing Group
• Best Overall Entry – judged on the parade route – will receive a trophy 

10:30 a.m. 45 RPM Performs
Information Booth Open – Apple Ridge Recreation Area
Lawn Games, Carnival Rides (Cyclone Swing, Slam Dunk Challenge, Klime Wallz,
The Wild One Obstacle Course and Mini-Golf Holes)
Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Food Trucks and Vendor Tables

10:45 a.m. Opening Remarks and Parade Awards presented at the bandstand

12 p.m. Garrett Mabe Performs

1:30 p.m. Independence Day Activities End

MVF has many ways for your business to participate in the festivities and help sponsor this great family fun event! From parade participation to vendor booths, we can help connect you to the 40,000 residents of Montgomery Village. For more information, call 240-243-2331 or email mvads@mvf.org.

Become a Sponsor

Assist at the race, parade or the main event! It's fun and you will experience great satisfaction knowing that you contributed to the enjoyment of so many of your neighbors! For more information, contact Petra Padilla at 240-243-2334 or email ppadilla@mvf.org.