Applications for participation in Crossville’s Fourth of July parade are now available.
It will be held in conjunction with the annual Crab-Orchard Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution children’s parade.
The children’s parade will start at 10 a.m. in front of the Palace Theatre and go to the Depot.
The Fourth of July parade will step off from Cumberland County High School at approximately 9:45 a.m. and follow the DAR children’s parade, then continue to First Methodist Church.
Entry classifications include: band/drum or bugle corps; school marching bands, civic and non-profit groups, military units or color guards, motorcycles, commercial units or floats, EMS-fire and rescue vehicles, antique/specialty vehicles, and youth organizations such as scouting and 4-H.
All entries are expected to adhere to the Honoring the 250th Anniversary of America theme.
The Fourth of July parade will take place rain or shine. There is no make-up date.
All other specifications and rules can be in their entirety on the application.
Applications are available at the Military Memorial Museum of Upper Cumberland at 20 S. Main St., Crossville, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, as well as at the front desk at the Art Circle Public Library, 30 E Street, Crossville during regular business hours.
Forms can also be downloaded online at www.militarymemorialmuseum-tn.org.
Parade application deadline is June 22, 2026 or when the 75th entry is received.
Email july4thparade26@aol.com for more information.