Star Spangled Banner Elk Fourth

Parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by the party in the park and duck races, hosted by the Town of Banner Elk and Kiwanis.

Banner Elk's Annual Independence Parade is the best small town parade you'll ever attend! Starting at 11 a.m., floats, bikes, cars, people parade down Main Street.

Parade Registration

Parade Participants:
Thank you for your interest in participating in this year's 4th of July parade. All are welcome to participate! This year we are requiring, at law enforcement's request, all parade participants to register.

​If you forgot to register your float or vehicle in advance, you can find the registration table in front of the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church at 420 College Drive. Enter from Banner Road (near Post Office). Line-up on College Drive through the college campus toward Main Street.

***Line-up for all participants is between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. (no later than 10:30 a.m.). Line-up on College Drive through the college campus toward Main Street.***