MARION — The Annual Marion Fourth of July Parade will begin on July 4 at 9 a.m., offering participants the chance to celebrate the holiday and compete for prizes. 

The Parade will form beginning at 8 a.m. in the ball field behind the Marion Town House and adjacent to the Sippican School. Parade organizers will be on site to check participants in and to line up the parade.

Applications for the parade are available at the Marion Town House, or they can be submitted online at www.marionma.gov/fourth-july-parade-committee. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category listed on the application. There is also a “best in parade” award.

To ensure applications are received in a timely manner, do not mail on or after June 24. Applications may be hand-delivered to the Marion Town House until July 3, and online applications will also be accepted until July 3. Applications will also be accepted on the morning of the parade until 8:30 a.m., however, preregistration is preferred.

For questions please contact the Parade Committee at 508-748-3515 or dhemphill@marionma.gov.