Parade route

The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Hope and Chestnut streets. It heads south on Hope Street to High Street, where it takes a sharp left turn and continues to the Town Common.

Parking

A parking ban along the parade route — Hope and High streets — goes into effect the night before the parade. Otherwise, parking is basically anywhere you can find it. Large lots are open to the public at the corner of Hope and Gooding, and handicap parking will be available across from the Town Hall on Court Street. Avoid Mt. Hope High School and Colt State Park, as the parade forms there and participants will be parking there. If you are parking on residential streets, be sure to avoid blocking driveways. Police will ticket.
Street closings

Hope and High streets, as well as various surrounding streets will be closed off beginning at 7 a.m., including Poppasquash Road, Chestnut Street, Naomi Street and Sherry Avenue.

Rules and regulations

• Blankets and chairs may not be set up along the parade route before 5:00 a.m., any materials set up before 5:00 a.m. will be confiscated.
• Overnight camping is prohibited.
• Areas along the parade route may not be roped off, taped off or blocked any way with any object.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Fireworks, Silly String, "Poppers", streamers, waterguns, and projectiles of any kind are prohibited.
• Bicycles, skateboards and in-line skates are prohibited along parade route during parade. Anyone using any such transportation must walk along the parade route with bicycles, skateboards and in-line skates at their side.
• Soliciting along the parade route is illegal unless a license has been obtained from the Fourth of July Committee.

Fourth committee suggestions

• Bring cold drinks, hats and sunscreen.
• Games and books to occupy your children before the parade begins is a good idea.
• Pets should be left at home.
• First Aid will be available from emergency medical crews stationed along the parade route.
• A viewing section for people with disabilities will be set up at the corner of Hope and Court streets, across from the Harriet Bradford Motor Inn. 
• Bleacher seats across from the Reviewing Stand will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.