Register your spot in the 3rd annual 4th of July parade for Marshalltown! We are so excited to host a patriotic parade starting at the corner of 13th and Main and going north on 13th Street and ending at the Iowa Veterans Home Sheeler parking lot. 

Parade Entry 

Make your float memorable! 

There is a $25.00 entry fee per entry. (Fee supports the fireworks and event costs)

Entries longer than 32 feet must pay an additional entry fee for each additional 32 feet.  

Mail application (or submit this following form) and check to the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce at 34 W Main Street, Marshalltown, IA.

Make check payable to "MEDIC" with "Parade" in the memo.

Completed Application, Insurance information and Payment of entry fees must be received no later than Friday, June 26th.

Parade entry needs to be in your assigned place by 9:30 am July 4th.

Questions about the parade can be sent to ddoes@marshalltown.org

Marshalltown 4th of July Parade Safety Rules

The success of the Marshalltown 4th of July Parade depends on you, the participants. The following rules will provide a safe and successful parade for entrants and spectators.  

Police

Their role is to help with safety issues.  

You must comply with their requests for the safety of parade participants and spectators.  

If you do not to comply, your parade entry will be required to leave the parade route.  

Candy Distribution 

• Candy and other items may not be thrown from the vehicle, float, trailer, etc.  

• Walkers must walk to the curb and distribute candy to spectators. This will prevent the safety hazard of children darting into the street to retrieve candy.  

• If you do not comply, your parade entry will be required to leave the parade route.  

• Peanuts are not allowed because of possible allergic reaction.  

• No squirting or spraying water or throwing water balloons at spectators.  

Entries Larger Than a Pickup 

There must be walkers on all four corners of the vehicle.  

Walkers must communicate to the driver when it is safe to resume driving. This will ensure the safety of children who may dart into the street to retrieve candy.  

Athletic Teams 

An adult must supervise from the trailer or back of the pickup.  

Athletic teams without adult supervision will not be allowed to enter the parade route.  

Gaps in the Parade 

Ensure that there are no more than 3 to 4 car lengths between your entry and the entry ahead of you.  

The safety patrol will ask lingering entries to close the gap.  

If you do not comply, your entry will be asked to leave the parade route.  

Other Rules

No loud noises which can be mistaken for gunshots.

Parade entries that involve animals need to leave the area as soon as the parade route is over.

Any violation of the above rules may result in a ban from next year’s parade

Parade will happen rain or shine *will be assessed if there is severe weather