Takoma Park Independence Day Parade and Fireworks

WELCOME TO OUR 129TH 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.

Visit Middle East Cuisine and Support Takoma Park's 4th of July Celebration

Visit Middle East Cuisine on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 from 11am-9pm and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the Takoma Park Independence Day Committee.

Dine at Mark's Kitchen and support Takoma Park's 4th of July Celebration

Dine at Mark's Kitchen on Tuesday, June 19th 2018 from noon - closing and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the Takoma Park Independence Day Committee.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

"A City of Dreamers"

Dreamers have played an important role in shaping Takoma Park into the progressive, diverse community we love today. Starting with B F Gilbert’s vision of a healthy resort town in the forest outside of Washington, DC, farsighted dreamers shaped us into the unique community that is admired around the world. Yesterday’s dreamers led us:

to implement one of the Nation’s first recycling programs,
to take a stand against the dangers of nuclear technology,
to insure we have quality schools,
to protect our environment,
to implement rent controls so anyone can live here and
to make us a more sustainable community.

The 2018 Independence Day celebration calls on today’s dreamers to share their vision for Takoma Park’s future. Register your entry in this year’s annual parade and help lead us into tomorrow.

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 Elena & Los Fulanos (bilingual folk-rock band) AcroAirs from Washington Adventist University Takoma Park Community Band conducted by Marcia Diehl Announcement of Parade Winners Welcome from Mayor Kate Stewart Drawing of Raffle Prizes Patriotic Medley and National Anthem Vocals by Larry Baizer and David Goethe
9:30 pm (approx.)	Fireworks by Bay Fireworks (rain date - first clear evening)

Takoma Park Independence Day Parade and Fireworks

Welcome to our 129th Celebration