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Independence Day Parade
Annual Independence Day Parade
For over 30 years, the City of Tumwater has hosted its Annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. on July 4. Individuals and organizations interested in participating in the parade, please click the blue button below to register online.
Additional details included in the Information Packet below. If you need more information, please contact Tumwater Parks & Recreation at (360) 754-4160.
Escort Vehicles for Dignitaries
Tumwater Parks and Recreation is also actively seeking vehicles (and their owners) to escort dignitaries in the parade. If you have a convertible and are interested in participating in the parade as an escort driver, please complete the Escort Vehicle web form linked below or contact staff for more information.
Parade Details
Timeline: The Independence Day Parade is held annually on July 4.
- 10:30 a.m.: No vehicle access allowed along the parade route.
- 10:45 a.m.: Pre-parade activities begin
- 11:00 a.m.: Parade begins
- Parade starts at the corner of Capitol Boulevard and Lee Street.
- Moves south on Capitol Boulevard to Israel Road.
- Turns west (right) onto Israel Road and continues past City Hall, ending up at Linderson Way / Israel Road Intersection.
Road Closures/ Restricted Vehicle Access:
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From approximately 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., vehicular access to and from property along the parade route will be restricted due to street closures.
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Beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. on July 4, Linderson Way and West Lee Street will be restricted to emergency access. If you need access to these streets after 8:30 a.m. and prior to 12:30 p.m., please make advance arrangements for your vehicle. Parking your vehicle at an alternate location may be preferred.
If you have questions regarding the parade, staging areas, or street access, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department: (360) 754-4160.
2023 Parade Award Winners
| Dale O. Johnson Founder's Award: | Friends of Willie & Joe |
| Parade Theme Award: | Tumwater High School Football |
| Community Award: | Rebuilding Together |
| Community Youth Award: | Stuff the Bus |
| Music in Motion Award: | New Beginnings Bible Fellowship |
| Veteran's Award: | Friends of Willie & Joe |
| Floats Grand Sweepstakes Award: | Capital Lakefair |
| Floats Sweepstakes Award: | McLane-Black Lake Fire Department |
| March/Dance/Drill Grand Sweepstakes Award: | Tumwater High School Cheer |
| March/Dance/Drill Sweepstakes Award: | Black Hills High School Cheer |
| Most Impressive Animal - Grand Sweepstakes Award: | Raven the Chicken with Thurston County Fair |
| Most Impressive Animal - Sweepstakes Award: | Tumwater High School Equestrian Team |
| Huggable Loveable Pet Award: | Thurston County Fair |
| Comic Award: | Well 80 Brewhouse |
| Bands - Grand Sweepstakes Award: | Spirit of '76 |
| Mounted Drill Grand Sweepstakes Award: | Tumwater High School Equestrian Team |
| Mounted Drill Sweepstakes Award: | American Made Rodeo Drill Team |
| Mounted Drill Scooper Award: | Tumwater High School Equestrian Team |
| Junior Mounted Drill Grand Sweepstakes Award: | Tumwater High School Equestrian Team |
| Trucks/Equipment Grand Sweepstakes Award: | Friends of Willie & Joe |
| Trucks/Equipment Sweepstakes Award: | Northwest Coach Truck, Trailer & Marine |
| Cars Grand Sweepstakes Award: | Cap Caputo with Grand Marshal Santa Claus |
| Emergency Response Unit Award: | Olympia Firehouse 5 |
| Classic Cars - 1st Place: | '66 Black Chevy Chevelle (Brian Vanaagten) |
| Classic Cars - 2nd Place: | '54 Metallic Blue Chevy pick-up (Ray Kivela) |