Everyone Loves a Parade!

EVERYONE has a parade memory. Whether it was a sister or brother in the marching band, an uncle driving an old shined up hot rod  in the Rotary section or a line of badly dressed clowns carrying a banner and throwing out candy for their local organization, we have all been there.
 Parades are a part of Americana and give small towns a time to come together and celebrate their community. Its a time to show off your pride , parade down the street with your group and tell the world whats important to you.
Parades are also a great way to support your community festivities and create memories for your friends and family...and you!
If YOU want to be a part of the Tavares, FL 4th of July Parade, here's your chance. Its FREE!

Posted by the City of Tavares:

Participants NEEDED for 4th of July Parade - Register now

"It's a Grand Old Flag" is the theme of Tavares' Independence Day celebration and you are cordially invited to participate in the parade.
 NO ENTRY FEES!
Parade will begin on Main Street & Ruby Street at 5pm. All floats and participants will be judged and awards presented in the following categories:
Most Patriotic, Most Creative, Best Youth, Best Float and Judges Award
Applications must be submitted to the City of Tavares no later than June 24th.
Click HERE for the Application

For more info call 352.742.6319 or email dblais@tavares.org

4th of July in Tavares!

Get ready for 4th of July in Tavares!

Heres the official information about what's going on from the City Of Tavares:

Fire & Ice -Tavares’ Independence Day Celebration

 The City ofTavares presents “Fire & Ice” a cool, colossal Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 4, at Wooton Park. Watch the Main Street Parade and enjoy a day filled with music, food, fireworks and family-friendly activities.

Festivities begin at 3:00 pm in Wooton Park, downtown Tavares, with kid’s activities,food vendors and the one-of-a-kind Splash Park!  Kids of all ages can enjoy the Ice Skating Rink (with free skates), an interactive Dance Party and Water Walker Balls. Ben Franklin & Betsy Ross are also expected to make an appearance. Entertainment will continue all afternoon and evening featuring TheJimmy Sparks Band. 

The 4th of July parade will begin at 5:00 p.m. and travel down both Main Street and Ruby Street. This All-American spectacle will be a fun-filled mix of music,floats and mounted units. America’s Seaplane City will provide aspecial treat at the start of the parade, so don’t be late!

The Splash Park will remain open until 8:00 p.m. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:00 p.m.

Free parking is available at the Lake County Parking Garage at Maud Street and Sinclair Avenue. The facility is within easy walking distance of Main Street and Wooton Park. Handicap parking will be in the Lake County Records Building west-side parking lot. Vehicles will be able to access this lot from New Hampshire Avenue. Visitors are reminded that parts of Main Street and some cross streets will be closed for the parade between 3:00 and 6:00. Ruby Street will be closed between Main Street and Texas Avenue from 4:45 p.m. until the fireworks conclude to allow pedestrian traffic to flow freely.

The fireworks display is being staged on the lake, therefore the boat ramp will be closed on Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4 while fireworks are being transported anddue to the activities taking place lakefront.  Alternate boat ramps are locatedat Summerall Park and Tavares Recreation Park (Buzzard Beach).

 For additional information, contact Community Services, 352.742.6370