Parade

Click here to fill our Richfield 4th of July’s parade application.

The following four (4) items must be submitted for your application to be considered for participation by June 30th , 2025:

• Completed application and waiver forms.

• Entry fee

• Description, photograph and/or drawing of what your unit will look like.

• Proper insurance papers verifying adequate coverage.
  Walking units are excluded from insurance requirements when approved by the Richfield 4th of July Committee.

Completed applications must be received on or before March 15, 2025 to receive the early bird discount. Confirmation of your application being received will be acknowledged via email within days of receipt.

The parade line-up will be finalized on June 17, 2025 and emailed to all accepted units by June 24, 2025.

The parade waiver must be signed by one (1) person in your unit.

Each unit is responsible for the emergency medical information for each individual member of your unit. This will assist if any emergency medical situation occurs during set-up and/or the Parade.

(Early Bird Discount) Applications submitted before March 15, 2025:

• Commercial/Political: $110

• Non-Profit Organization: $55

Applications submitted March 16 – June 15, 2025:

• Commercial/Political: $210

• Non-Profit Organization: $110

Applications submitted June 16 – 30 , 2025* (CASH ONLY):

• Commercial/Political: $315

• Non-Profit Organization: $160

*Entries submitted June 16th – 30th will be placed at the end of the Parade and will not be listed in the Parade Program. ***Visiting royalty application fees will be waived.***

Payment Instructions:

• Application fees can submitted here.
  Please add organization name to notes section to indicate your groups payment.

• Alternatively, payments can be mailed to:
  Richfield Community Center
  Attn: Parade
  7000 Nicollet Ave.
  Richfield, MN 55423

All parade participants with vehicles must submit proof insurance.

Walking units are excluded from insurance requirements when approved by the Richfield 4th of July committee.

Required insurance coverage:

All vehicle units:

• Applicants must provide automobile insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 per person, $300,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 property damage. You can send a copy of your current insurance card showing coverage to satisfy this requirement.

Additional requirements for organizations/commercial units:

• Organizations and commercial units must provide Comprehensive General Liability (CGL) insurance, having a combined single limit of no less than $300,000 covering bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.

• The Richfield 4 th of July Committee, Inc. is to be an additional named insured with respect to any liability arising from the sponsors’ participation in the Richfield 4th of July Parade.

• The insurance certificate shall state that the policies certified will neither be canceled or reduced in limits without a 30-day notice delivered to the Richfield 4th of July Committee, Inc.

Commercial/Political*

• Any unit whose main theme is promotion of a company, restaurant or product is considered a commercial entry.

Non-Profit (Political entries excluded)*

• Any unit whose organization/agency holds a 501 (c) (3) Federal Tax ID.

Applications for any crusading movement of a general controversial nature will not be accepted.

Questions? Contact richfieldjuly4th@gmail.com.