Carol Stream is full of residents, each valuable to the community. Join us – be a part of your community’s celebration of our nation’s birthday. Participate in the Carol Stream Independence Day Parade!!

The 2026 theme will be Honoring Our Heroes

The parade begins at Lies & County Farm at 10 am and ends at Town Center.

Line up details will arrive prior to June 30th. We ask that all registrations are submitted NO LATER THAN JUNE 25th.

Remember, all entries must be decorated and patriotic music is always fun!! NOTE: Candy will not be provided by the Parade Committee. You are welcome to provide your own candy, to be thrown from the curb. 

To ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone, parade officials retain the right to restrict, limit, or remove any entry—at any time, including during the event—if it is deemed, at their sole discretion, to be inflammatory, controversial, disruptive, or in violation of established rules and regulations.

Officials will greet parade participants and their designated On-Site Contacts during staging to help ensure alignment with event guidelines. We kindly ask for your cooperation in creating a respectful and enjoyable celebration for all involved.

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