Applications Available for Brandon Fourth of July Parade

News Report

The Community Roundtable welcomes returning participants as well as new entrants for the annual Brandon Fourth of July Parade.

"Many are not aware that this is the largest Independence Day Parade in Florida," said parade chairwoman Marie Cain.

This year's theme is "Brandon's Pioneering Families," and floats in the parade should reflect Brandon's history, said Cain.

The Community Roundtable also is seeking decorated vehicles, dance troupes, bands, businesses, churches and Scout troops interested in participating in this year's parade.

For safety reasons, the Community Roundtable Board requires participants to hand out souvenirs to spectators at the curbs. The approved manner for distribution is to have walkers hand out the trinkets along the edge of the street. Nothing may be thrown from the vehicles, floats or the center of the street.

The application to participate is attached to this article. The entry fee is $75 and can be made through Paypal. The entry fee covers displaying the applicant’s signage plus one more. Military emblems are exempt from this rule.

Participants will be asked to leave if the rules are not followed.

At the mandatory meeting Wednesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m., participants will receive their line-up packet and have any questions answered.

For information, contact Janine B. Nickerson, Community Roundtable vice president, at 813-661-4350.