SPECIAL EVENT SERIES

INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

Held On July 4 Each Year

Featuring the Annual Independence Parade

For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade.

EVENT INFORMATION & HIGHLIGHTS

PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF HEATH SPECIAL EVENTS TEAM

Saturday, July 4, 2026

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CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY IN HEATH LIKE NEVER BEFORE! WATCH FOR DETAILS ON A SPECIAL 250TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE & TOWNE CENTER PARK GRAND OPENING EVENT COMING SOON

The City of Heath will celebrate freedom on July 4 with its annual parade and an opening ceremony honoring our veterans and active military.

The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on Laurence Drive in front of City Hall and feature a live barbershop quartet. Complimentary popsicles, popcorn and cold drinks will be served. The parade will start immediately after a patriotic ceremony; approximately 9:10 a.m.

All Heath Veterans and active military are invited to be recognized during the short ceremony and then ride or walk with the Veterans’ Float in the parade immediately afterwards. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Suzanne Brooke at sbrooke@heathtx.com. Please encourage the veterans and military members in your life to come be honored during this patriotic tradition.

VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY MEET AT THE HEATH DPS FIRE BAY AT 200 LAURENCE TO RIDE THE VETERANS FLOAT AT 8 A.M.

There is no entrance fee for the parade, but registration is requested.

– PARADE REGISTRATION –

Parade entry is free, but registration by July 01 is requested.
To ensure the parade announcer can give you a shout out as you go past the Judge’s trailer,
place your entry title and participating individual/organization name
prominently on your entry.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

SCHEDULE

8 a.m. Staging at Amy Parks Elementary (see map)
8 a.m. Veterans/Military Meet Veterans Float at Heath DPS Fire Bay, 200 Laurence (travel to parade site at 8:30 a.m.)
8:15 a.m. Judging Begins
9 a.m. Opening Ceremony in front of City Hall (see map)
9:10 a.m. Parade Begins.
Popsicles, Popcorn and Water Served (see map)
Purchase Patriotic Heath SWAG at the City Tent
Purchase Coffee 5013 Patriotic Goodies to Benefit Parks And Trails of Heath (PATH) at City Tent

TRAFFIC DELAYS

The intersection of Laurence Drive and FM 740/FM 1140 will be closed during the parade on July 4 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. To avoid inconvenience or delays, please plan an alternate route or time frame for driving through the area.

WATCH FOR WEATHER UPDATES

Lightening can cause delays of up to one hour. If lightening does not clear up in 60 minutes, the parade may be canceled due to law enforcement/traffic impacts. Please signup for alerts by texting “75032” to 888777. Also watch the City’s Facebook, X and Instagram accounts for event information.

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VOLUNTEER FOR EVENT

Interested in volunteering for this event?

We’d love to hear from you. Please use our volunteer form in the link below to contact us.

ONLINE VOLUNTEER FORM

WEATHER CONTINGENCY

Weather updates for City events will be posted regularly on our social media channels. Please check these channels in the event of inclement weather. Because many students and children participate in this event, the City will follow the Rockwall ISD’s delay protocol for lightening strikes and severe weather. The parade may be delayed up to 10 a.m. only, due to traffic concerns.

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Parade Award Categories

Best Float Overall
Best Neighborhood/HOA Float
Best Business Float
Best Bicycle/Wagon/Stroller
Best Golf Cart/Off-Road Vehicle
(Drivers of ATV’s or Jeeps must be 16 or older with a driver’s license.)
Best Antique Car
Most Patriotic Pet
Most Spirited Overall
The Mayor’s Choice Award

Veterans Float

The City of Heath invites veterans and active members of the U.S. Military to ride in the parade on the Veterans Float.

The float will be parked in the fire bay at City Hall, 200 Laurence. Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. and enjoy coffee, donuts and camaraderie with fellow veterans.

The Veterans Float will be part of the Opening Ceremony at 9 a.m. and to join the rest of the parade entries.

The City thanks John Holmsley and Bob Quimby for providing the trailer for the Veterans Float year after year. We also thank the National Charity League mother/daughter teams for decorating the float so beautifully.

Parade Participation Rules

One branded/wrapped vehicle per business, civic, charitable or other non-profit entry is permitted and must be decorated patriotically. Preferably such entries tow a themed float.