Fourth of July Parade Route and Entertainment

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- This year's Fourth of July parade will begin at 9 a.m. in The Woodlands Town Center on Friday, July 4. Thousands of spectators are expected along the 1.3 mile parade route, which will begin and end at The Woodlands United Methodist Church after winding through Market Street. Roads will be closed during the parade.

Before the parade begins, jugglers, Uncle Sam, clowns, Spiderman, Scooby Doo, magicians, Dora the Explorer, Boots the Monkey and other characters will be mingling with the crowd. This year's parade will feature fire engines, clowns, floats, horses and more. A tent will be set up in front of the Cynthia Woodlands Mitchell Pavilion for senior citizens and the physically challenged to gain refuge from the summer heat.

For the third straight year, the South County 4th of July Committee is hosting it's Annual Marching Band Scholarship Program. Each band that performs will receive atleast $1,000 for their program. Judging will occur on the parade route just above the North Passage in Market Street. Announcering the parade will be Nick Wolda and Ramon Torres, who will provide a brief description of each entry as it passes the judging stand. Awards will be presented at 6 p.m. on the main stage at the Red, Hot & Blue Festival.

For the best parade watching spots, patrons are encouraged to arrive and set up early. Parade entry forms and more information can be found at the Web site below or by calling 281-210-3975.