Independence Day Parade and Festival

Presented by the City of New Albany and the New Albany Chamber, the Independence Day Parade & Festival is a favorite annual tradition that fosters civic pride like no other.

Parade
Parade starts at 11:00am - see Parade Route here. Thousands of residents and visitors attend the parade in the morning and the festival in the evening. Parade Awards are presented for Mayor's Award (best community spirit) and Presidential Award (most patriotic). Click on the "Register" button to register your parade entry today!

Festival
This free family-friendly festival starts at 6pm and the fabulous Michelle Robinson band starts at 7pm! Dueling Axes Mobile Unit, bounce houses, face painters, balloon twisters, and caricature artists. Food and beverages available for purchase from food trucks.

Fireworks
At approximately 10:00pm, the City of New Albany presents fireworks.
*Fireworks Rain date is July 5, 2024.

Festival Food Trucks:
Adam's Eden Food Truck
Chilljoy
Chorivan by Choripan
Columbus Food Cart
Dos Hermanos Taco Truck
Drunk Food
Fun'l Frenzy
Johnson's Real Ice Cream
Kona Ice
Kubido
Manden Ice Cream
Mustafa's Halal Gyro
Ono Turo Turo
Pitabilities
PTThaifood
Raphies Fish and Chips
Schmidt's Hospitality Concepts
Shega Grill
Spanglish Latin Street Food
Spice Avenue Columbus
Star Food Truck
Tortilla Street Food
Weathervane Kettle Corn
WingTime
Woolson Spice Co. Kettle Corn

Parade Entry Fees:
$50/Politicians & Elected Officials
$25/Businesses

Register