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SUMMARY:2026 Downtown Ames Fourth of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:\nThe Fourth of July Parade is one of the largest events of the summer and a community favorite! Don your red, white, and blue, and help us celebrate Independence Day at this family-friendly event! What a great connection between Main Street and the City of Ames!\nRegistration for the Fourth of July Parade is LIVE! Please sign up here ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6ntQTNb3Oq7rKuZ6pnf0o1n43k65LAb360BI7C-zE1pufTg/viewform?usp=header ) by May 25 to avoid a late fee.\n \nParade theme\nThe 2026 theme is “Happy Birthday, America!” and all entries will be encouraged to join in the spirit of the theme!\nParade judges will be stationed at Tom Evans Park. Each parade entry will be judged on their Patriotic Spirit, Creativity, Community Involvement, Entertainment Value and Overall Presentation. The top entry will win a trophy and a complimentary entry in the 2027 Downtown Ames Fourth of July Parade at the FRONT of the parade (following the Grand Marshall).  You do not need to participate in the judging to be a part of the parade. To view the judging criteria, please follow this link ( https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-4th-of-July-Parade-Judging-Criteria.pdf ).\n \nInterested in volunteering during the Fourth of July Parade? We would love to have you! Please sign up here! \n \nDowntown Ames businesses, let us know if you will be open by filling out this form ( https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeZYDsix8_FDV8uFGfokdtrPj2LodiUDWpu09a2RN7zfh6aGw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Csarah%40amesalliance.com%7Ccfc0af81000445229b0a08de60447cbf%7C6c648642732b40498f450278964d637f%7C0%7C0%7C639054044427723331%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FuV8%2BNdUPEZZqzkAcxT2Z0TP5Gy4t3Sm7jjW2NEfW3g%3D&reserved=0 )! This registration form is for businesses located in the Downtown Ames Business District. If you do not know if your business is within the district, please contact Ronnie Olson at ronnie@amesalliance.com ( mailto:ronnie@amesalliance.com ).\n \nParade Map\n		\n				\n					\n				\n				\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n \nFood Trucks\nDowntown Ames businesses are open during the parade, but are you looking for a quick bite to eat? Check out the Food Trucks located on Burnett between Main and 5th!\n\nAmes Superdog\nCle’s\nKona Ice of Central Iowa\nMama Glow & Sippin Pretty\nThe Outside Scoop\n\n \n2026 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshals: President David Cook & Dr. Katie Cook!\n\n \n\nParade Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolice Lead\nAmes American Legion Riders Post #37\nAmes American Legion Colorguard Post #37\nGrand Marshal – President & Dr. Cook\nBold Dance by Peach\nAmes Fire Department – Apparatus 1\nAmes Fire Department – Apparatus 2\nAmes Public Library Bookmobile\nAmes Water and Pollution Control – Truck and Trailer\nAmes Water and Pollution Control\nAmes Electric Services Bucket Truck\nCyRide Bus\nCity of Ames Electric Car\nMarine Corps League\nARCH and HOST\nAmes Municipal Band\nAmes History Museum\nMEMBERS1st Community Credit Union\nMagic Matt’s Cleaning\nPoo Fighters\nCyclone Corvettes\nSchonert’s Corporate Catering\nHeartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar\nConnect Chiropractic\nTreats on a Leash\nCreative Counseling Services\nB-Bop’s\nMelinda Green (Green Counseling Service)\nRobert Thomas Dancenter\nAmes Professional Firefighters Local 625\nBus Guys LLC\nAmes High Drumline\nFamily Healing Chiropractic\nAmes Scouting\nAmes Hy-Vee\nCancer Warrior Truck\nPapa Murphy’s\nDo It Again Tours, Rides, & Entertainment\nWheatsfield Co-op\nAmes Roller Derby Association\nThe Salon in Ames\nStory County Democrats\nRevline Automotive\nAmes Figure Skating Club\nSenior Variety Show\nNorthridge Village & Maggie’s Place\nBrekke’s Town & Country Store\nPet Supplies Plus\nBeeline Heating and Cooling\nHeartland Baptist\nAmes Park & Rec Taekwondo\nEvoleht Koch\nRoofing Innovations\nNesset for Supervisor\nAmes Youth Football\nAccura Healthcare of Ames\nMary Jane’s\nIndependence Village\nFRC Team Neutrino & FTC Team Photon\nNorth Grand Christian Church – Kid’s Camp\nReform Total Fix and Finish\nAmes Climate Action Team\nDistinctive Landscapes\nAstra Security\nOnTrack Overhead Doors\nMort’s Water Company\nHabhab’s Towing & Auto Truck Repair & Used Cars\nTeen Miss Ames – Adison Burke\nState Center Rose Festival Rose Royalty\nElite Power Tumbling & Trampoline\nElmquist Towing\nKHOI Community Radio\nAmes Elks\nJeff Staton for Story County Supervisor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n*Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/4th-of-july-parade-2026/
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LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States
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