Who else is riding in a July 4th Parade?
I’ll go first.
My daughters and I will be riding in the Gatlinburg, Tennessee July 4th Parade. Three daughters and myself.
Who else is in a parade? --chirokid–
I’m going to be in the 4th of July parade in Edmonds WA. My unicycle club the Uniques do it every year…Its really fun, but a little long. There are about 40 people in the club. Usually only about 20 come to the actual events.
-Sabin
Are you riding in the 4th of July parades in Georgia?
Yes! We’ll be riding in both the Marietta parade (July 3) and the Atlanta parade (July 4). We’ll be joining the Atlanta Unicycle Club, the Auburn Unicycle Club and riders from local schools. Uniforms are required for the Atlanta parade; details below.
Want to ride with us? Send an email to helpdesk@unicycle.com with your name and shirt size:
Youth: small, medium, large OR
Adult: small, medium, large, extra-large
We’re ordering the T-shirts through our supplier and selling them at cost, roughly $10.00.
Support vehicle: We’re driving a support vehicle in both parades, and we’re supplying bottles of water. Hot and humid weather are predicted, so drink plenty of water!
Marietta Let Freedom Ring Parade, Saturday, July 3:
Where to meet: Roswell Street Baptist Church parking lot, 774 Roswell Street, Marietta, 30060
Check-in: 8:30 a.m.
Entry Number: 24
Parade begins: 10:00 a.m.
Parade distance: 1.5 miles
What to bring: Helmet, wrist guards
Atlanta Celebrating America’s Independence Parade, Sunday, July 4:
Where to meet: TV Zone (intersection of Peachtree and West Peachtree Streets, [for reference, this is located in front of the SunTrust Building, 303 Peachtree Street] – use Mapquest for directions)
Note: you can park in a garage at the corner of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park (where the parade ends). A shuttle at the corner of Marietta Street and Park Avenue West will take you from there to the marshalling area (the starting point). Parking lots in the disband area include the International Deck at GWCC, Phillips Arena Parking, CNN Decks, and several surfact parking lots.
Check-in: 12:10 p.m. (noon)
United Number: 003
Parade begins: 1:00 p.m.
Parade distance: Approx 1.5 miles
What to bring: Helmet, wrist guards
Uniform required for the Atlanta parade:
Navy (very dark blue) shorts
Stars & Stripes T-shirt
White socks
Athletic shoes (basically just comfy tennis shoes)
Our group The Gym Dandies is riding in the 4th of July parade in Washington D.C. We are leaving Maine July 1st we are touring the 2nd and 3rd and riding in the parade on the 4th. Out of the 266 people in our group, there are 99 people riding about 60 on 5 foot giraffes and the rest on 20" unis. I will be riding my Coker and my friend will be riding my 24 uni. Then we get to watch the fire works on The Mall
I will be riding the Canonsburg, PA parade on July 3. It’s a pretty big parade. I believe I will be the only rider. I think I’m going to paid $50 for riding in the parade. When I talked to the parade committee member, he asked what I charge. I said, “Nothing, but what do you pay?” He told me he would try to get $50 for me, but the budget was tight. I don’t know why he offered $50 if the budget was tight, but I’ll take it!
I may be riding in the parade on July 5 in Zelenople, PA, my hometown. Should know in a day or two.
Unfortunately my daughter is showing no interest in riding with me in the parade. She needs other kids to ride with. Gotta work on that one.
Bill
I will also be riding in the canonsburg 4th of july parade with my dad. I may ride in zelienoples parade as well, depending on if i can get work off
Canada Day Parade 1 July 2004
I have been contracted (ie. I have convinced them to pay us) to put an 11 unicycle team in the Canada Day Parade in Ottawa (Canada’s Capital) on Canada Day which is on 1 July 04. I will be riding (and juggling) with both of my sons in the parade along with 8 others including two girls. Our ages range from about 12 to over 50!
I’m riding in a parade on July 3rd. I know some of you are going to hate hearing this, but I’m wearing my clown costume for the event. I’m going to ride the parade on my MUni (I don’t have another unicycle at the moment) and then afterwards I will make balloon animals for an hour. That’s it.
If I get my newly won EBay giraffe in time I’m going to ride that in the 10-or-so block Slater, Iowa Independance Day Parade. Otherwise I’ll ride my 29er. To my knowledge I’ll be the first unicycler in the parade ever. (Okay, it’s a pretty small town.)
billdavey
I knew a Bill Davey in school. I went to Seneca Valley and graduated in 1974. I’m going to guess that I went to school with your Dad. By the way, my name is Bill Hamilton.
I heard from some other Zelie folks that Bill D would often ride in the parades at Zelie. PM me and we can try to hook up for the Canonsburg parade. It would be fun to ride together.
I am also looking for info on the parade in Zelie. Who would I contact to get permission to ride in Zelie?
Bill
Wow, What an honor. Wish I could be there. Say hey to the Bush’s for me.
Last time we went in 2000 the president couldn’t make it , but he did call our instructor to like recognize us or something.
But this time we aren’t aloud to swim in the pool at the fancy hotel.
4th of July parade? What crazy cities do you all live in?
Interesting! No one from England or California riding in a July 4th parade. I guess foreigners don’t celebrate the Independence of the States.
Hey chrokid! Thanks for this post.
It’s getting me hooked up with a couple of riders (billdavey23) from my hometown, just an hour away from where I live. Since my parents, brother and sister live there, I get up there fairly often. Could provide an occasional ride partner.
Hope you and the girls enjoy your parade.
To the Gym Dandies… Youv’e got a big group! It would be fun to see you in a parade. Lots of giraffes too!
bugman - You just gotta wonder why those Brits aren’t celebrating the 4th of July. 
My company is owned by a British group, one time I almost asked a British colleague if he would be off for the 4th. Duh! Later I told him what I was thinking and he said he would be willing to have a day off work!
Bill
i think there is going to be a little parade in northport, mich. where my friends cottage is. if you really call it a parade. it think its just a bunch of random ppl. not sure. but my friend alex and i will join if they do it! last year we were riding our horses around and saw it so i guess we will see when we get up there. should be intresting. if we do im sure we will dress up her dog and take her along (though the dog doesnt uni)
it would be just the 2 of us of course.
This sounds awesome. Lots of uni riders in Parades for the 4th.
How about those Brits? 
--chirokid–