The Town of Marion and the Benjamin D. Cushing VFW Post 2425 of Marion are organizing the annual Fourth of July Parade, scheduled for Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m.

The parade will form beginning at 8 a.m. in the ballfield behind the Town House and adjacent to Sippican School. Parade organizers will be available to check participants in and to line up the parade.

Trophies will be awarded for first and second place in each category listed on the application. Ribbons will be awarded to third and fourth place in each category. There is also a best in parade award.

Applications for participating in the parade are available at the Town House or can be submitted online at www.marionrecreation.com.

For questions contact the Parade Committee at 774-217-8355 or parade@marionrecreation.com.