The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach has opened registration for its annual Fourth of July Parade, inviting residents, visitors, local businesses, and community organizations to take part in what this year carries extra significance — America’s 250th birthday.
The parade is set for Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Flagler Beach. Float entry registration is now open at a cost of $40 per entry. The fee helps cover parade expenses, including permits, safety and traffic control, insurance, event logistics, and trophies. Proceeds go toward the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach and its local and global service projects.
Registration is available on Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/fb4thparade. The deadline to register is June 26, 2026.
The Rotary Club has hosted the parade for more than two decades as a way to celebrate community pride while supporting Rotary’s broader mission of service.
Seven trophy categories will be awarded on parade day: Best Overall Stars and Stripes, Best Overall Entry, Most Creative Entry, Best Walking Display, Best Float, Judges’ Choice, and Best Spirit.
The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is part of Rotary International, a global humanitarian organization with more than 1.4 million members across over 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries. The organization’s work focuses on seven areas: peacebuilding and conflict prevention, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, community economic development, and protecting the environment.
The club meets most Thursdays at 8 a.m. in Flagler Beach. Those interested in membership, volunteering, or sponsorship opportunities can visit www.flaglerbeachrotary.org.
For more information, contact Sheila Pillath at (804) 691-1255 or sheila.pillath@gmail.com.
