The 4th of July will be here before we know it. If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate, towns and villages around WNY are bringing communities together with family-friendly Independence Day Parades. Expect marching bands, themed floats, and a whole lot of red, white, and blue. Plus, many of these parades are just the beginning to an evening full of fun festivities and fireworks to come. Here’s where you can find a parade near you:
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4th of July Parade and Dick Bessel Independence Day Run
Mon, Jul 4
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Grand Island Boulevard Grand Island, NY 14072
North Towns
THE DICK BESSEL RUN & KIDS RACE: 9:00 a.m. INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: 10:00 a.m. start, parade route along G.I. Blvd. ...
Town of Cheektowaga Independence Day Parade
Mon, Jul 4
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Free
Amphitheater in Cheektowaga Town Park
Cheektowaga Town Park Cheektowaga, 14211
Buffalo
Parade route runs along Harlem Rd from Walden to Cheektowaga Town Park. ...
Olcott Patriots Day Parade
Mon, Jul 4
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Free
Olcott Beach
5979 E Main St Olcott, 14126
Niagara County
Straight from a Norman Rockwell painting, this parade is nostalgic, patriotic and fun! Dress up in red, white and blue and decorate your bikes and wagons. ...
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Village of Lancaster Independence Day Parade
Mon, Jul 4
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Free
Lancaster Village
5423 Broadway Lancaster, 14086
Cheektowaga and East
2:00 p.m. The parade will begin at Erie & Court Street, proceed south down Court St, west onto Pleasant Ave, south down Central Avenue, and conclude ...
Akron Kiddie Parade & Gala Parade
Mon, Jul 4
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Free
Russell Park Gazebo
Main Streeet Akron,
Online
4:15 – Kiddie Parade to begin at Hart Street (Sponsored by Candy Apple Café) 4:30 – Gala Parade Alexander Band in Russell Park following the ...
Orchard Park Annual Independence Day Parade
Mon, Jul 4
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Quaker Street Orchard Park, NY 14127
South Towns
4th of July Parade Route E. Quaker Street between Baker Road and the Middle School, Orchard Park, NY ...