4th of July Parade in Summerlin!

The entire Las Vegas valley is invited to celebrate Independence Day at the 15th annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, Southern Nevada’s largest and most colorful Fourth of July parade. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend.

The parade features more than 60 entries including traditional floats, Macy’s-style giant helium balloons, exciting bands and performing groups and a variety of kids’ favorite storybook characters.

Featured 2009 parade entries include an all-star salute to Nellis Air Force Base featuring a 30-foot giant inflatable eagle, an enchanting tribute to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Native American dancing by Danza Del Carrizo. Serving as this year’s grand marshal is General Kevin McLaughlin, vice commander, United States Air Force Warfare Center.

The parade is coordinated by The Summerlin Council, the non-profit arm of the Summerlin Community Association dedicated to the social, educational and recreational enrichment of residents.

Title sponsors of the 2009 parade are Summerlin and The Howard Hughes Corporation, developer of Summerlin. Securitas is serving as the elite sponsor. Other major sponsors include Clear Channel and Las Vegas Review-Journal.

WHEN Saturday, July 4, 2009
9 – 11 a.m.
Escort division commences at 8:45 a.m.

WHERE The parade begins at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails village of Summerlin. Participants travel south on Hills Center Drive toward the Village Center Circle roundabout before heading west on Trailwood Drive. The parade will end at the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane.