4th of July Parade

Join UACA in celebrating this year’s July Fourth celebrations. Start your day enjoying an impressive parade along Northwest Boulevard. The parade will travel down its traditional two-mile route along Northwest Boulevard, from Zollinger to North Star roads, and will last 90 minutes to two hours.

Parade Application & Rules

Parade Application

Parade Rules

Float Build Info

If you have any questions please reach out to:

uacajuly4parade@gmail.com

Parade Schedule

6:30 am: Wake Up Calls

9:00 am: Parade

The Police Division is implementing some new parade route traffic and safety adjustments, placing non-movable barricades or City vehicles at the streets intersecting Northwest Boulevard. As a result, local traffic will not be able to cross or use Northwest per the following schedule:
- 6:30-7 am – all streets between Zollinger Road and Lane Avenue will be closed at Northwest Boulevard.
- 7-7:30 am – most streets between Lane Avenue and North Star Road will be closed at Northwest Boulevard. It will still be possible to cross Northwest at Guilford, Barrington and Waltham roads until approximately 8 am.
- Travel on Northwest Boulevard will be limited after 7:30 am.
- Lane Avenue will remain open to traffic until approximately 8:30 am.

1:00 pm: All streets are expected to be reopened to traffic

Parking Restrictions
Parking restrictions will be in effect for most streets south of Lane Avenue that surround the parade route – in some instances this will be on both sides of the street, in other instances it will be on the fire hydrant side only. The affected streets will be posted in advance with “no parking” signs. No parking hours will be from 5 am-1 pm on the day of the parade. If you live in the area, please move cars into your driveway or to a nearby location where parking is permissible.

Golf Cart Restrictions
All golf carts must follow Upper Arlington City regulations.

Parade Route

If you have any questions about the Parade route please reach out to uacajuly4parade@gmail.com

Chairs Along the Parade Route:
In the days leading up to the Parade, the route along Northwest Boulevard becomes overrun with lawn chairs and areas taped off by families staking their spectator spot. We ask that you refrain from this practice until just a few days before the parade but recognize that once the first few chairs go out, more will follow quickly. It’s important to note that by placing your property at the curb similar to when placing trash or bulk items out for collection, you run the risk of having your property taken by opportunistic passersby. In such instances, their loss is not considered theft.

Grand Marshall

Wendy Gomez

Proud UA alum, business owner, and community advocate

About the 4th

July 4th Committee

General Chairpersons: Jeremy and Cara Logsdon: uacajuly4general@gmail.com
Parade Chairpersons: Chris and Megan Potts: uacajuly4parade@gmail.com

Communication Chairs: Vince and Jill Paxton: uacajuly4communication@gmail.com

Float Chairs: Ben and Erin Gates: uacajuly4floats@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy

The parade will be canceled by dangerous weather such as high winds, lightning, tornadoes, etc. Rain alone will not stop the parade. Every effort is made to run every event. Any of the events may be delayed and started later. This is at the discretion of the UA Fire and Police Departments and the UACA 4th of July Committee.

No events will be rescheduled on a later date.

Kids on Bikes

A supervising adult is REQUIRED (parents/guardians) to walk or ride alongside participants. Riders may leave the parade at any point along the route.
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Meeting Location: Corner of Zollinger Road & Northwest Blvd (Parking Lot near the UACA baby Golden Bear)
Arrival/Check in Time: 8:30am (UA Parade starts at 9:00am)
Rain or Shine: The parade happens regardless of weather! If severe weather hits, the UACA Parade Committee will make a decision by 9:00am.
Motorized/Electric bikes or scooters of any kind are NOT permitted
Throwing Items is NOT permitted: Participants in the parade may not throw any items to the crowd, including candy or toys.

There is no age limit to participate! All ages welcome!
UACA is not responsible for your rider during or at the end of the parade.
Helmets are required for all riders and keep a safe distance from other kids on bikes.