Parade Registration Form
Parade Floats, Vehicles, and Marcher Information/Guidelines
All Amherst individuals, families, neighborhoods, organizations, or businesses are welcome to enter a float or mini float suitable for family entertainment as long as the theme of the float is in
keeping with the theme of the parade. The 2026 theme is “Celebrating the American Story: 1776-2026.”
Marching groups are welcome but are asked to wear clothing that unifies the group and carry a banner of some sort to identify the group.
Groups or organizations outside of Amherst may be permitted with permission of the Amherst Fourth of July Committee only.
Floats or signs deemed offensive may be requested to be removed or refused participation in the parade.
Commercial advertising is limited to one sign no larger than 3’ or 5’ unless otherwise agreed to by the committee.
The parade will step off promptly at 10:00 AM Friday, July 4th, 2025 from Wilkins Elementary School on Boston Post Rd.
Check in time is 9:15 AM for all parade entries.
Parking for parade participants is behind Wilkins Elementary School.
Judging of floats will take place at Wilkins School at 9:30 AM on the morning of the parade.
No items of any sort, including candy, may be thrown or handed out by parade participants (Insurance Regulations).
Parade Vehicles, effective September 16, 2007, cannot have protruding or outrigger wheels unless
vehicle is suitably modified to protect riders and pedestrians. (pursuant to RSA 265:108a)
All motorized vehicles must be registered/insured and a copy of liability insurance sent to the
address below no later than 6/27/2025.
Animals must be under the control of their owners. Dogs must be on a leash.
The parade will only be cancelled if there is thunder and lightning with no rain date for the parade.
This form is not for campaigning groups.