North Carolina's America 250 Celebration

Join the Kiwanis Club of Raleigh as we march in North Carolina's official America 250 celebration! This is a fun opportunity to represent our club, promote our mission, and celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary alongside thousands of spectators in downtown Raleigh.

📍 Location

Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina

Club Meeting Location
Municipal Complex Parking Deck
201 W. Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC

After meeting, we'll walk together to the parade staging area at Peace Street & Salisbury Street.

📅 Date

Saturday, July 4

🕗 Time

8:00 AM – Meet at the Municipal Complex Parking Deck
201 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh

We'll walk together to the parade staging area at the intersection of Peace Street & Salisbury Street.

OR

If you'd prefer not to make the walk from the parking deck, you may be dropped off near the staging area before 8:30 AM and meet the group there.

8:30 AM – Parade check-in and staging

9:30 AM – Parade begins

🎉 Good news! Our club has been awarded a parade float! While there will still be some walking to and from the staging area, participants will be able to ride on or walk alongside the float during the parade.

Please note: Parade participants cannot join the parade after it has started, so everyone must arrive at the staging area before check-in.

🎉 Theme

Red • White • Blue — or your Kiwanis uniform!

Wear:

  • Kiwanis service apron (bring your own)

  • Club vest (15 available)

  • Official parade T-shirt (available for the first 36 registered participants)

  • Or patriotic red, white, and blue attire

Our walking float will feature club logos, an 8-foot mission banner, and a QR code directing spectators to the Kiwanis Club of Raleigh website.

✅ What You Need To Do

1. Register to participate

CLICK HERE to let us know you're coming so we can reserve your shirt (while supplies last).

2. Complete the Parade Waiver

A signed waiver is required to participate.

CLICK HERE to download the PDF, then either:

  • Email the signed form to the parade coordinator before July 4, or

  • Bring the completed form with you on parade morning.

Participants without a signed waiver cannot walk in the parade.

Help Us Showcase Kiwanis!

Thousands of people will line the parade route. Every member walking helps introduce our community to the mission of Kiwanis and the impact we make throughout Raleigh.

Come celebrate America's 250th anniversary while helping grow awareness of our club and our service to children and families.