Come celebrate our country’s independence on July 4th with Bend Park & Recreation!

Start out your day’s festivities with the Pet Parade through downtown Bend then follow up with the Old Fashioned July 4th Festival in Drake Park from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Parade Participants:

• Kids of all ages are invited to participate. Come dressed in costume with your pet or stuffed animal on pulled wagons, floats, bikes or trikes.
• Kids will receive a keepsake and popsicle.
• No registration necessary. Lineup is downtown on Wall Street next to the School Administration building.
• Pet must be leashed – you are responsible for your pet. No rabbits, cats or aggressive dogs.
• Please do not give away animals.
• No solicitation, commercial floats, banners, motorized vehicles, motorcycles or distribution on anything to spectators.

Parade Schedule, Lineup & Route:
The decorating party and lineup begins at 9:30 am on Wall Street in front of the Bend Lapine School Dist. Admin Building at 520 NW Wall Street.  Horses and other large animals, please line up at Wall Street and Idaho by the Boys & Girls Club. Equestrians – please wear your helmet.  The parade begins at 10:00 am, sharp!

Downtown road closures take place from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Please use alternative transportation if possible. If you need to drive, parking is available in the parking garage on Lava Street. There will also be a free Bike Valet area in Drake Park near the permanent restrooms.

For more details or accessibility information, call Bend Park & Recreation District at (541) 389-7275.