Bring the children to watch — or get them to participate.
A number of parades will highlight the Eastern Shore’s Independence Day, which is special this year with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The largest will be in Cape Charles, where Mason and Bay avenues will be lined with people for the 10 a.m. parade on July 4.
It will feature golf carts, area organizations, and plenty of good cheer and patriotism. The parade kicks off a full day of events in the town.
— At 8:30 a.m., an Independence Day parade will be held from Main Street to Atlantic Avenue in Wachapreague.
Golf carts, cars, bikes, and groups of walkers and pets will parade through town.
There will also be ice cream and games. There will be a post-parade picnic at the Wachapreague Fireman’s Carnival grounds. The Accomack CommUnity Band will perform.
— On July 4 at 10 a.m., lineup will begin for Exmore’s inaugural Independence Day parade. The parade will step off at 10:15 a.m.
The lineup is at the parking lot serving Family Dollar and the former Fresh Pride, across the highway from El Maguey Mexican Restaurant.
Bikes, tricycles, wagons, strollers, wheelchairs, golf carts, and walkers are all welcome. No registration is required. Participants can show up and be part of the fun.
The parade will proceed on Main Street to the town park, where prizes will be awarded for the most patriotic entries, and ice pops will be served.
— The Chincoteague Island Library invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at its annual family non-motorized parade on July 4 at 10 a.m.
The parade, held rain or shine, begins with an opening ceremony and a lineup on the sidewalk behind the library before marching around Robert Reed Park.
Families, children, and visitors are encouraged to decorate wagons, strollers, bicycles, and other people‑powered entries in red, white, and blue.
For safety and accessibility, pets and motorized vehicles are not permitted. Prizes will be awarded for the oldest and youngest participants along with the largest family group.
— On July 4 at 10 a.m. the town of Accomac will host its annual Independence Day parade.
Lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. at Saucedo’s Garage. Among the participants will be the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team, the Peninsula Tractor Club, the Arcadia ROTC Color Guard, and more.
The parade will proceed to the courthouse green, where free ice pops will be distributed.
— On July 4 at 11:30 a.m., Harborton will host its Independence Day parade.
The parade will step off at the intersection of Junior Street and Harborton Road and make its way toward the Harborton boat ramp facilities.
There will be games and activities after the parade.
— On July 4 at 4 p.m., the Silver Beach Doo Dah Parade will take place. It will begin at the end of Whittington Road and can be viewed from Whittington or Kellam Drive.
Lineups begin at 3:45 p.m.
The theme for this year’s parade is, “Where at Least I Know I’m Free.”
