Patriotic Roscoe, Takoma Park's rooster mascot in red, white and blue

Welcome to our 128th Celebration

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WELCOME TO OUR 128TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Today’s events are planned, directed, and financed mainly by the efforts of the all-volunteer Takoma Park Independence Day Committee, with the cooperation of the Departments of the City of Takoma Park and the Mayor and Council.
TPIDC is a small group of volunteers who work hundreds of hours each year to make the celebration a success. While a City grant covers about forty percent of the total cost of today’s celebration, TPIDC raises the remainder mainly by soliciting donations from local businesses, churches, civic and service organizations, and individuals like you. We also raise funds by selling raffle tickets and leasing vendor spaces.
Your financial support and volunteer help are greatly appreciated. You can make a donation through PayPal® at TakomaPark4th.org, or by check mailed to the Committee at 149 Ritchie Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Sign up for our email list to receive updates on next year's parade planning. If you would like to volunteer to help with next year’s celebration, contact us or (240) 863-8837.

In Loving Memory of Alexandra Knoppel

While Alex was only a resident of Takoma Park for a brief time, she was eager to embrace the spirit and friendship provided by this community. She was a very talented artist and used her skills to help create and paint the work of art that is the Roscoe float. Her friendship, her laugh, and her contagious smile are greatly missed.

Thanks To
Evening Entertainment Sponsor
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We are a nonprofit 501(c)(4) civic organization funded by the community of Takoma Park and area residents like you. Note that 501(c)(4) donations are not tax deductible.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
"Unity in the Community"
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ORDER OF EVENTS
- PARADE -
A two column schedule with times in the first column and event names in the second column
Master of Ceremonies: Charlene Porter
9:00 am
Assembly of Parade Units
Streets close around Assembly Area and Parade Route.
10:00 am Parade will begin at the intersection of Carroll and Ethan Allen Avenues, travel South on Carroll Avenue, turn right on Maple Avenue, and continue to Ritchie Avenue where it will disband. Parade units will be judged throughout the line of march rather than at the reviewing stand. Click the Parade button above for more information.
- EVENING PROGRAM -
A two column schedule with times in the first column and event names in the second column.
7:00 pm
Takoma Park Middle School
7611 Piney Branch Rd
Master of Ceremonies: Jared Garelick
ilyAIMY (Acoustic Rock Band)
AcroAirs from Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park Community Band conducted by Gerald Younger
Announcement of Parade Winners
Welcome from Mayor Kate Stewart
Drawing for Raffle Prizes
Patriotic Medley and National Anthem Vocals by Heather Aubrey Lloyd and David Goethe
9:30 pm
Fireworks by Bay Fireworks
(rain date - first clear evening)
Takoma Park Independence Day Parade and Fireworks