Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth
Monday, July 4, 2022

Parade Information

When: Monday,  July 4, 2022, 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. 

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Images from the 2021 July 4th Event

2020 Event Information

NOTICE 6/10/20: CANCELED FOR 2020 DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS.

When: July 4th, parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by festival
Where: Downtown Banner Elk

Banner Elk's Annual Family Fun 4th of July Parade and Festival is the best small town parade you'll ever attend! Starting at 11 a.m., floats, bikes, cars, people parade down Main Street. Note for 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.

After the parade, the festivities continue with concerts (TBA), kids games, the Kiwanis duck race, food vendors, and much more, location TBD. For those enjoying the concerts, be sure to bring blanks or chairs.

2020 Concert Bands for the 4th of July Celebration TBA

Parade Registration

​Parade registration for 2020 canceled.