Sign-up Today!

Free to sign-up, free to participate! Sign-up your group or organization today to join us in the 6th annual 4th of July Parade here in Nelson County. And no deadline - if you want to participate, come to the south end of Lovingston and tell a parade marshall, and we'll find a space for you. This year's theme is "Celebrate America".

Here is the info:

What: 4th of July Parade
When: Monday, July 4, 2011
Time: 11:00am
Where: Front Street & Main Street, Lovingston

Sign up:
email: nelsonparade@yahoo.com
phone: 263-6700
address: P.O. Box 352, Lovingston, VA 22949

2008 Bike Parade Winners

Best of Show Bike:
1st - Grace Parr
2nd - Sarah Ann Burrell
3rd - Krystina Smith

Best of Show Wagon:
1st - Avery Hash
2nd - Matt Campbell
3rd - Brianna Fitzgerald

Best of Show Other:
1st - Kayla Bernstein
2nd - Olivia William
3rd - Nikki Tyree

Most Patriotic:
1st - Morgan Hart
2nd - Matthew Wood
3rd - Jacob Tomlin

Parade Photos

I was not able to take photos on parade day, but some other folks have done a great job recording the events. (The photo above came from Nelson County Life). Here are links to articles/photos about our parade:

http://www.democraticcentral.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2311

http://www.nelsoncountylife.com/

http://www.wyyd.cc/pages/pp_bearmorningshow.html

We will be posting the complete parade video, bike parade and main parade, in the next few days, so check back.

We Need You...

...to sign up today. Call, email or respond to this website. Parade line-up is 10am on 7/4/08 and the parade begins at 11am. Hope to see you there!

Calling All Bikes (and wagons and strollers)!

The children's bike parade has really become a cornerstone of our July 4th parade celebration. Children are invited to bring their bikes, wagons, strollers and other non-motorized vehicles, decorated for Independence Day. Here is the Bike Parade Schedule in Lovingston:

Friday, July 4, 2008

10:00am - Sign-up in from of the Union Bank on Main Street
10:30am - Bike parade judging begins
10:45am - Bike parades prizes are awarded
11:00am - National Anthem
Bike Parade begins on Front Street immediately following the National Anthem

Please contact us at nelsonparade@yahoo.com with any questions.

2008 Fourth of July Parade

The Nelson County 4th of July Parade is scheduled for 7/4/08 at 11am. The bike parade line-up begins at 10am with judging at 10:30am. We need you, parade participants and volunteers. Here's how you can get involved:

*Give us a call: 434-263-6700
*Send us an email: nelsonparade@yahoo.com
*Mail us an application: P.O. Box 352, Lovingston, VA 22949

We look forward to seeing you there!

2008 Parade Grand Marshalls - State Champions

The Governors Boys Basketball 2008 State Champions will be the 2008 Nelson County 4th of July Parade Grand Marshalls. Although the parade is in its' third year, this team will be the first of our honored parade participants. Come out and show your appreciation for the hard work of our Governors.

2007 Parade Winners

Main Parade
Best Float - Saunders Brothers
Best Formation Marching Unit - Nelson Parade Band
Best of Show Horse & Rider - Joan Kelly
Best of Show Antique Vehicle - Paul Shelton
Best of Show Fire Unit - Montebello
Best of Show Rescue Unit - Roseland
Most Patriotic Group - Bridgwater for Sheriff
Judge's Award - Region Ten

Bike Parade - 1st Place
Best of Show Bike - Cevera Carter
Best of Show Wagon - Sarah Ann Burrell
Best of Show Other - Kayla Bernstein
Most Patriotic - Amy White

Thank-you to everyone who participated and attended. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!