2023 4th of July Parade
Grand Marshal
Congressman Jamie Raskin
Celebrating Democracy in Takoma Park
4th of July Parade
Parade begins at 10:00 am and lasts about 2 hours.
See a live map with the re-route for this year's parade
EVENING CELEBRATION
EVENING STREET PARTY
Maple Ave between Philadelphia Ave & Ritchie Ave
Master of Ceremonies: Jared Garelick
6:00-7:00pm Takoma Park Community Band
7:00-8:00pm The JoGo Project
8:00-9:00pm Yellow Dubmarine
Announcement of Parade Winners
Drawing for Raffle Prizes
throughout the evening:
Live Music * Food Trucks * Beer &Wine Garden (Takoma Bev Co.)*
Kids' Activities with Let's Play America
CELEBRATING OUR 134th INDEPENDENCE DAY
The day’s events are planned, directed, and financed mainly by the efforts of the all-volunteer Takoma Park Independence Day Committee, with the cooperation of the Departments of the City of Takoma Park and the Mayor and Council.
TPIDC is a small group of volunteers who work hundreds of hours each year to make the celebration a success. While a City grant covers about forty percent of the total cost of today’s celebration, TPIDC raises the remainder mainly by soliciting donations from local businesses, churches, civic and service organizations, and individuals like you. We also raise funds by selling raffle tickets and leasing vendor spaces.
Your financial support and volunteer help are greatly appreciated. You can make a donation through PayPal, or by check mailed to Committee at 149 Ritchie Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20910.
Remembering Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe, Sr.
In September 2022, the Takoma Park Independence Day Committee joined the Takoma Park community in mourning the passing of Chief Jarboe. Chief Jarboe was a long-time Committee member dedicated to Takoma Park's4th of July Celebration - one of the many ways he served our community. He is deeply missed.