Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade

One of the Democratic Party of McHenry County's favorite parades is the Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade.  Come & celebrate our nation's heritage of democracy and freedom, help campaign for all our great candidates, and see our new float!

It's happening this year on Sunday, July 7th, 2024.
The parade steps off at 1:00pm.  Marchers, please line-up by 12:30.  Float decorators welcome - come at 11 am.

We are Line Up #57 in the Municipal Lot.  The assembly point is the parking lot behind (immediately to the north of) the Crystal Lake Municipal Complex/City Hall at 100 West Woodstock Street, just west of downtown.  Go around the building to the right to the parking lot by the service building and you'll find us. Parking is best in the train station lot.

NEW PARADE ROUTE THIS YEAR because of Dole Ave. construction - please see the route below! The route will end at St. Thomas the Apostle's Church at 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176).

RSVP, and please reach out to [email protected] or 815-596-0892 if you have questions.