Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Parade Information
When: Saturday July 3, 2021, parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by the party in the park and duck races, hosted by the Town of Banner Elk and Kiwanis.
Where: Downtown Banner Elk
Banner Elk's Annual Independence Parade is the best small town parade you'll ever attend! Starting at 11 a.m., floats, bikes, cars, people parade down Main Street.
Parade Participants: Due to safety issues and insurance requirements, there is absolutely no throwing of candy or any items from vehicles. You may walk close to the curb and pass out candy to children. There is no parade registration this year; just line up as usual on College Drive on the Lees-McRae College campus around 10-10:30 am.
*Update Regarding Chamber Events and COVID-19: In light of the recent warning from the CDC, the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce will need to continue to follow Governor Cooper's guidelines regarding inside and outside gatherings. Therefore, any of the Chamber's planned summer activities and events may be canceled at any time due to changes in the Governor's guidelines, Avery County COVID-19 numbers, or local and county restrictions. These restrictions, in conjunction with the Chamber's ability to staff the events or activities with volunteers who are comfortable being at these events, could also result in the event being canceled. Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this challenging time. Check this webpage website and Facebook (links below) for updates.
Where: Downtown Banner Elk
Banner Elk's Annual Independence Parade is the best small town parade you'll ever attend! Starting at 11 a.m., floats, bikes, cars, people parade down Main Street.
Parade Participants: Due to safety issues and insurance requirements, there is absolutely no throwing of candy or any items from vehicles. You may walk close to the curb and pass out candy to children. There is no parade registration this year; just line up as usual on College Drive on the Lees-McRae College campus around 10-10:30 am.
*Update Regarding Chamber Events and COVID-19: In light of the recent warning from the CDC, the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce will need to continue to follow Governor Cooper's guidelines regarding inside and outside gatherings. Therefore, any of the Chamber's planned summer activities and events may be canceled at any time due to changes in the Governor's guidelines, Avery County COVID-19 numbers, or local and county restrictions. These restrictions, in conjunction with the Chamber's ability to staff the events or activities with volunteers who are comfortable being at these events, could also result in the event being canceled. Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this challenging time. Check this webpage website and Facebook (links below) for updates.
