Family Picnic Fireworks Getting There FAQs

For Volunteers and Parade Participants

Preparations have been made for a gala day on Wednesday, July 4th, and we are proud that you will be with us.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

baby patriotA parade lineup and map have been provided for you. Streets used for staging and the parade route are marked with a solid line on the map.

The Crescent is reserved for staging the Automotive Division and is not to be used as an access route to the assembly area by other vehicles and marching groups. South Park will be used only for access to the Crescent parking deck. Parking for participants is as follows:

  1. Plymouth Lot – So. Fullerton St. across from the library.
  2. So. Fullerton Lot – enter from Seymour St. or So. Fullerton very early.
  3. So. Willow Lot – enter on Seymour St. and walk thru So. Fullerton Lot.
  4. Fullerton Deck – enter from No. Fullerton or Park St.
  5. Crescent Deck – enter from So. Park St. Please note lot will be free between 8 am – 2 pm. You must present your parking ticket and parade participant card/ID when exiting. Full price will be charged if you exit after 2 pm.

red antique truckAssemble your entry at the location designated in the line-up. Park all parade vehicles close to the curb and check in with your serial marshal. The marshals will be wearing white 4th of July staff tee shirts. After buses, trucks, or other non-parade vehicles are unloaded, they should proceed to Central Avenue (near EDGEMONT PARK) to wait your arrival at the end of the parade route.

Please check the parade line up sheet and make a note where you are to assemble. Every group has a designated spot, which may be different from other years. Please go to the spot that is indicated. Report to your serial marshal and make sure they have all the pertinent information that you were to fill out. This will be read at the reviewing stand in the exact order you march.

NOTE: The parade will start at 11:00 a.m. sharp, rain or shine. The parade route is 1.67 miles long and ends 50 yards beyond the reviewing stand at Edgemont Memorial Park.

  • Float Contest Entries must be in line by 9:30 a.m. for judging.
  • All other units should assemble at 10:00 a.m.
  • Be prepared to march at 10:30 a.m., as ranks will be promptly closed at that time. Late arrivals will be placed at the end of the parade.
  • Bands are expected to play on South Fullerton Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue, Watchung Avenue, Valley Road (approaching the reviewing stand), and several times along Midland Avenue. A limited repertoire will pose no problems because your audience changes.

Rest Room facilities and drinking water will be available at the assembly area in the United Way Building, 60 South Fullerton Avenue, at the Montclair Public Library, and in the Edgemont Park Shelter House at the end of the parade route. Each unit should also carry a container of drinking water for its members to use en route. You can purchase refreshments at Edgemont Park.

RULES OF MARCH

  • DO NOT distribute any paper handouts along the parade route so as not to cause a litter problem.
  • DO NOT ride bicycles or skateboards in the parade unless you are with the registered Bicycle Group.
  • DO NOT bring live animals either walking or on display. High temperatures and the hot asphalt are not in the best interest of our four footed friends.
  • DO NOT delay the forward progress of the parade. There will be many opportunities for drill teams or dance groups to entertain in Edgemont Park following the parade.
  • DO NOT close in on the preceding unit. Maintain an interval of 25 yards (75 feet). If the unit ahead must stop, you stop. Proceed immediately, however, if the column starts to move.
  • NO BULLHORNS OR OTHER VOICE PROJECTION DEVICES WILL BE ALLOWED. Police will confiscate.
  • DO NOT use vehicle horns or sirens. These devices prevent musical units from being heard.
  • DO NOT cover the radiator of your vehicle with signs or materials. This will cause overheating.

The Township of Montclair assumes no responsibility for accident or injury. Parade participants assume all risks and hazards incidental to the conduct of the parade including transportation to and from the parade.

On behalf of the Committees, we thank you and your organization for deciding to share the 56th Annual Independence Day Celebration with us. Thank you for your cooperation.

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