07/01/2026
Celebrate with Us! 🇺🇸 Get ready for another fun and unforgettable Annual OIPOA 4th of July Parade!
This year is extra special as we celebrate our nation's 250th Anniversary, and we have something exciting planned to honor those who made—and continue to make—our nation a free nation. PLUS the MOST PATRIOTIC trophy is up for grabs!
What to Look Forward To:
🎆 Patriotic floats and decorations
🇺🇸 Recognition of the men and women who have defended our freedoms
👨👩👧👦 Fun for the whole family
🎉 Plenty of red, white, and blue pride!
IMPORTANT DATE:
• Due to Saturday traffic, the parade is on Friday, July 3rd
• Parade route is E Second between Halifax and Southport Streets
PARADE PARTICIPANTS:
• It's 250 Years of Freedom! To recognize & thank our Veterans and Active Service Members they will lead our parade! See your line-up location in "blue" on the map.
• Patriotic & Coastally decorated Floats, Golf Carts, Bicycles and Walkers can participate in the parade. See map for your line-up locations.
• Non-golf carts, i.e., vehicles, please register by emailing [email protected]
• Line-up starts at 9am - Compete to win a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place trophy, awarded in each of the above categories. PLUS the MOST PATRIOTIC trophy. Winners selected at 9:50am.
• Per the Town of OIB, participants can walk to hand out candy and goodies to spectators, no throwing from carts/vehicles please. No water projectiles.
SPECTATOR DETAILS:
• Keep the Museum/Park exit onto E Second Street clear at all times. Do not congest this ingress/egress.
• STARTING AT Halifax St to Southport St, find a spot on E Second to enjoy the parade.
• Per the Town of OIB, participants will be handing out (rather than throwing) candy and goodies. Also, no water projectiles.
• Children should not enter the parade route at any time.
• Please leave your parade viewing place as clean as you found it.
For more information contact us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook!