IT'S THE 53rd KINGWOOD JULY 4TH PARADE
EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE, SO LET'S CELEBRATE america's 250th birthday together on july 4th!
We're honored to introduce you to our 2026 Parade Grand Marshal...Men & Women Representing The United States Military!
CLICK IMAGE BELOW TO WATCH VIDEO
PAY FOR YOUR PARADE SPONSORSHIP - OR MAKE AN "IN KIND" DONATION AS A COMMUNITY SUPPORTER!
Help Make Memories! Come Volunteer With Us As We Help Our Community Celebrate Independence Day!
On Saturday, July 4th 2026, we invite community members to assist us with the parade by working a shift:
- 6 AM: Help us pickup and drive golf carts from Kingwood Country Club to Creekwood Middle School
- 7 AM to 10 AM: Help set-up signage & tents, assist our member lineup the parade participants, etc.)
- 10 AM to Noon: Volunteers needed along parade route to report any issues to our team at the Parade Tent.
-Volunteers must be 18 or older, or parents can volunteer with their children as long as they monitor their children.
-This event is "Rain or Shine".
If you are interested, please:
- Contact Charlie Buscemi, President of Kingwood Rotary Club & Kingwood Civic Club, via email cjsb@suddenlink.net or text at 713-598-7129
- Complete the online "Volunteer Form" on the Kingwood Civic Club's home page at www.KingwoodCivicClub.org. (the form can be found by scrolling to the bottom of their webpage)
BE PART OF KINGWOOD'S LEGACY AND AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY!
GREAT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT!
GREAT VISIBILITY TO 12,000+ PARADE ATTENDEES!
The Kingwood Civic Club is a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization and Kingwood Rotary Club is a 501(c)4 Community Service Organization. Together, we will once again be hosting the July 4th Parade this year.
Funding for the parade depends on sponsorships from individuals, organizations, and businesses in the community.
HOW MANY ATTENDEES DO WE HAVE?
We'll have 12,000+ cheering people line the parade route from Creekwood Middle School to Kingwood High School according to the Houston Police Traffic Control officers which always provide their security services during our parade.
BE IN THE PARADE!
It's a great up-close and personal opportunity to promote your business, organization, or non-profit!
Parade participants can handout (no throwing candy) cards, promo flyers, coupons, candy, bottled water, etc.
All parade participants and sponsors must register and complete an online application - Click Here.
Visit the Kingwood Civic Club's website to register and learn more: http://kingwoodcivicclub.org/4th-of-july-parade.html.
All registration & donation payments can be mailed to PO Box 5126, Kingwood TX 77325 (checks only).
You can also pay through Paypal at this link: http://kingwoodcivicclub.org/donate.html
As required by the City of Houston, entrants with floats or other motorized vehicles MUST provide proof of insurance when they submit their application to Kingwood Civic Club.
MAYBE YOU CAN'T BE IN THE PARADE BUT WANT TO BE A "COMMUNITY SUPPORTER"?
This is a great way to show your support and help us continue this exciting community event!
If you are interested in donating, please CLICK HERE!
WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER ON JULY 4TH?
Yes, we welcome volunteers! Contact us if you would like to learn more about volunteering with us.
Please send an email to Charlie Buscemi, President of Kingwood Civic Club and Kingwood Rotary Club: CJSB@SUDDENLINK.NET
Make a Donation To Kingwood Civic Club As A Community Supporter (Kingwood Civic Club is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization)e
OUR PARADE ROUTE & STREET CLOSURES
The parade will start at the corner of Lake Houston Parkway and Sandy Forks (Creekwood Middle School) and will travel south on Lake Houston Parkway and turn Right onto Kingwood Drive and finish at the
Kingwood High School parking lot.
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STREET CLOSURES BY HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL
At 9 AM on July 4th HPD Traffic Control will close both southbound lanes of Lake Houston Pkwy to Kingwood Drive, and both westbound lanes of Kingwood Drive from Lake Houston Pkwy to Kingwood High School parking lot for the parade - See below for Parade Route Map.
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July 4th "KID'S FISHING RODEO" & "KID'S BIKE RODEO DECORATING CONTEST"
This FREE event is for kids age-15 and under is held July 4th at the Foster's Mill ponds at 7 AM - 8:30 AM at the corner of Kingwood Drive and Forest Garden. Bring your fishing gear!
No registration is required and the State of Texas does not require a Fishing License for anyone 17-years of age or younger (click here). Kids are invited to bring their fishing gear to the ponds and compete for trophies in different categories.
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
- Sponsor's logo, and link to their website, will be placed on the Kingwood Civic Club's website, and here on Kingwood Rotary's website.
- Kingwood Rotary will also promote the sponsor on Kingwood Rotary Club's Facebook page.
- On July 4th, the Sponsor can display their company's signage or banner (signage to be provided by sponsor) at Foster Mill's two ponds.
- The award trophies are provided by Kingwood Civic Club and Kingwood Rotary Club. The Sponsor is invited to participate in the presentation of the trophies to the winners.
- The sponsorship includes having a float or vehicle (company van, etc.) in the parade which they can decorate with their company signage and or banners and patriotic decorations.
- Sponsors can give handouts like business cards, promotional items, information flyers, coupons, etc. (You cannot sell anything & you cannot throw candy)
- Sponsor's company name will also appear on the parade banner at the beginning of the parade which will include their company name with all of our sponsors in the order of their "sponsorship" level.
Visit the Kingwood Civic Club's website for more information about this event, plus other sponsorship opportunities! - Click here.
For questions, please send an email to: kingwoodcivicclub@yahoo.com or send Text to Charlie at 713-598-7129.
OUR 2026 "KID'S BIKE RODEO DECORATING CONTEST" ON JULY 4TH
The Kid's Bike Rodeo is at 9 AM in the parking lot at the Kingwood Bible Church on the corner of Oakwood Forest and Lake Houston Parkway, located across from Creekwood Middle School. No registration is required...kids are invited to bring their decorated bikes, accompanied by their parents, to compete for trophies and then participate in the Parade at 10 AM with their parents.
For questions about other sponsorship opportunities, please send an email to: kingwoodcivicclub@yahoo.com or send Text to Charlie at 713-598-7129.
About the Kingwood Civic Club
The Kingwood Civic Club, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is a group of concerned residents that are dedicated to serving the community and making Kingwood a desirable place to work, live, and raise a family. Kingwood Rotary Club is a 501(c)4 community organization.
What Do We Do?
Our major fundraiser is our Kingwood July 4th Parade each year by selling Float Sponsorships/Donations to businesses and organizations. We then use those funds to support local non-profit organizations that support the youth in our community. Those funds also provide funds for next year's Parade, and also our Annual "Holiday Decorating Contest" held in all 33 of our community villages/subdivisions.
Contact us with questions at KingwoodCivicClub@yahoo.com or text Charlie at 713-598-7129
A message from Charlie Buscemi, President of the Kingwood Civic Club & also the Kingwood Rotary Club:
"With even more community support and attendees than ever before, let's make this year's "July 4th Parade" bigger and better than ever! "
READ
THE FOLLOWING HOUSTON CHRONICLE ARTICLE ABOUT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE IN 2023 TELLS THE HISTORY OF OUR KINGWOOD 4TH OF JULY PARADE!
Our 2023 July 4th celebrated 50 years of the Kingwood 4th of July Parade. It was a huge parade which involved local businesses, organizations, City of Houston and Harris County services...and it was awesome!
Please click the link below and read the Houston Chronicle article.