The City of Sebastian enthusiastically invites you to participate in the 55th Annual 4th of July Freedom Festival Parade which will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. This year, the Parade will again begin just south of the Sebastian Community Center (1805 N. Central Avenue) at the intersection of North Central Avenue and Davis Street, then proceeding East on Davis Street and then South on Indian River Drive to Riverview Park. Participants in the Parade must continue South on Indian River Drive past the Park.

Please do not stop at the Park to unload as it delays the rest of the Parade

We will begin lining up the Parade participants at 6:30am. Please be ready to march at 8:30am sharp. The arrival of general parade participants will determine their position in the parade order. Please maintain your position in the Parade. Once the City receives your application with the description of your entry, we will email a detailed map providing directions on roads you should use to access the parade lineup.

Do not drop behind those in front of you. This delays the Parade on a hot day

The City of Sebastian requests that Parade participants refrain from throwing any candy, trinkets, brochures or other items to the spectators from your floats as this creates refuse and safety problems but please feel free to walk along the Parade Route and hand out items with care while keeping up with your spot in the Parade. No water guns please.

Please complete this Application and the Hold Harmless Agreement no later than June 29, 2026 (application deadline).

Your application will be automatically submitted to the City of Sebastian for a final review and approval.

If you choose to print the application, please submit a copy to rpaul@cityofsebastian.org or bring it to City Hall in person. Last, please bring a copy to the parade with you.