The town of Wiscasset July 4th Parade committee has adopted “Yankee Doodle Dandy” as this year’s theme. This year’s July 4th Wiscasset participants are encouraged to come up with inspired costumes, “habits” and music for the parade, from traditional to outlandish, according to a news release from the committee.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in various categories and Best Overall Entry cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50. Check-in, line up, and pre-judging of floats will begin after registration at 9 a.m. on July 4th in the Town Office parking lot and during the line-up along Churchill Street.
All floats and groups need to register. Applications can be picked up at the Town Office, Wiscasset Community Center, Ames Supply, Big Al’s, Wiscasset Library, and the Wiscasset Area Chamber office, or go online to www.facebook.com/WiscassetChamber to print out a form. Email applications to pcloutier1946@gmail.com, or bring applications at 9 a.m. on the 4th to the registration table in the Town Office parking lot.
Parade line-up will take place along Churchill Street, facing north. The parade route will be Hooper Street to Federal Street, to Route 1, to Middle Street then to the waterfront. During the parade, traffic will be delayed along Route 1 and Water Street will be closed. Ceremonies and awards will take place immediately at the recreation waterfront at the end of the parade.
After the parade, other traditions of the day include strawberry shortcake sold by the Wiscasset Yacht Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and fireworks on the river at about 9:15 p.m.
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