Description

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and the City of East Moline are proud to present the 56^th Annual AMVETS 4^th of July Parade to take place on Friday, July 4th at 1:00 pm in downtown East Moline. This year's theme is "Only in America."

The 56^th Annual AMVETS 4^th of July Parade will carry on a patriotic tradition for the Quad Cities community of saluting all of the veterans who have served our country. With the theme "Only in America," this fun, community-oriented parade will be a spectacular tribute to those who served or are currently serving, while also celebrating our great country.

Lt. General Michael S. Tucker , First Army Commanding General, will serve as our Grand Marshal.

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting entries for the parade, either as a sponsor, vehicle or float builder, or walker. To learn more or to enter your business or organization into this parade, contact Daniel Joiner at (563) 823-2655 or email [email protected] or click here to download an entry form.

The deadline to register is Wednesday June 25^th, so make sure to get your registration in!

Over 15,000 people are expected to line 15^th Avenue in East Moline to watch this salute to our country and our community. The parade will begin at 3^rd Street and 15^th Avenue, go down 15^th Avenue, and end at 13^th Street.

Presented by:

Major Sponsors:

RIA Federal Credit Union

Nu-Trend Accessibility Systems Inc.