Fort Wayne’s 4th of July Parade steps off on Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 AM. Residents, families, and visitors are invited to line the parade route on South Calhoun Street, from Creighton Avenue to Main Street. The event is free and open to all.

This year’s theme is “Celebrate America, 250 Years United” — marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The parade is presented by the City of Fort Wayne and Steel Dynamics.

Want to participate? Float entries and participants are welcome — visit engage.cityoffortwayne.org/parade for details. (Note: the participant application portal closed June 15.)