American Independence Parade

The Waukegan Park District’s American Independence Parade will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2023, stepping off at 1pm from Franklin Street and Sheridan Road traveling north to Jack Benny Drive and Sheridan Road. This year’s parade theme is “Star Spangled Celebration.” The Grand Marshal will be State Senator Adriane Johnson.

Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate in this community tradition with a parade entry. To participate in the parade, businesses and organizations must submit a completed application by Monday, June 12, 2023. Businesses and non-political organizations can participate for free. However, political candidates and organizations must pay a $100 fee to participate. Local businesses and organizations can also become sponsors of the parade.

Required Forms for Application

NOTE: A handwritten signature is required on the Parade Unit Agreement and Terms & Conditions Form. Please print the forms and upload them when completed.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Local businesses and organizations can become sponsors of the parade. Fore more information, contact Jen Dumas at (847) 360-4705 or jdumas@waukeganparks.org. 

Presenting Partner

Help bring the community together by ensuring that this event is generously supported. 
• You or your business will be recognized in partnership with the Waukegan Park District as a Presenting Partner in making the American Independence Parade a wonderful experience for thou-sands of Waukegan families and friends. 


*Presenting Partner will receive significant recognition in addition to Founder benefits. Please call Jennifer Dumas for details. (847) 360-4705. 
$10,000

Founders

Founder recognition includes: If marching, early placement in parade line-up, VIP parking at Bowen Park, VIP parade seating by Review Stand, special verbal recognition from the Review Stand, recognized in news releases listed on a 24”x 36” sponsor board, , prominent event day recognition, printed event program, seasonal invitation to recog-nition dinner. 
$1,000

Patriots

Patriot recognition includes: Verbal recognition from the Review Stand, recognized in news release, listed on a 24”x 36” sponsor board, prominent event day recognition, printed event program, seasonal brochure, invitation to recognition dinner. 
$500

Revolutionaries

Revolutionaries recognition includes: Prominent event day recognition, printed event program, invitation to recognition dinner. 
$250

Continentals

Continental recognition includes: General event day recognition, printed event program, and invitation to recognition dinner. 
$100

Minutemen

Minuteman recognition includes: printed event program, and invitation to recognition dinner. 
Under $100