Write a commentMayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego Independence Day Parade will be held on Sunday, July 2nd at 1:00pm beginning on Liberty Street, turning eastbound onto Bridge Street.
Following the parade, the city will host another downtown block party beginning at 2:00pm along West First Street featuring live music with Off The Reservation, free activities for children of all ages, expanded outdoor dining space for restaurants, ending with fireworks launched over the Oswego River at 9:45pm.
“The city’s Independence Day celebration is always an awesome day in Oswego with plenty to do for families with children of all ages. From the traditional parade through downtown, followed by our exciting new downtown block parties with great music, food, and free activities, and finally the fabulous firework display over the river, we will have another terrific day with plenty to do,” said Mayor Billy Barlow.
Individuals or organizations interested in participating in the parade may find an application on the city website at www.oswegony.org, email CityofOswegoParade@gmail.com, or call 315-343-3795. The deadline to register is Friday, June 10th. Parade participants will compete for cash prizes with categories including best float overall, most patriotic float, most creative float, best youth performance float, and best non-youth performance float.
