IT'S THE 51st KINGWOOD JULY 4TH PARADE
Click here or below to watch a video about the Parade
Our 2024 Parade Grand Marshal
We're honored to have John Whitmire, Mayor of the City of Houston, as our 2024 Parade Grand Marshal.
Mayor Whitmire, the former Dean of the Texas Senate, was sworn into office as Houston's 63rd Mayor on January 2, 2024. He has served his community his entire adult life.
Mayor Whitmire's extraordinary life experiences, unwavering dedication, and a proven track record in getting things done make him a true public servant committed to the well-being of Houstonians.
everyone loves a parade, so lET'S CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY!
■ July 4, 2024 (Rain or Shine - There's NO "Rain Out Date" due to our City of Houston Parade Permit! ■
■ Parade Starts at 10 AM ■
■ Parade Starts at Creekwood Middle School and ends at Kingwood High School ■
Questions?
Email: KingwoodCivicClub@yahoo.com or cjsb@suddenlink.net or send a Text to Charlie at 713-598-7129
How to download: Right-click on flyer, in dropdown menu select "Save Image As...", then select folder in your computer where you want flyer saved.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SPONSORS
BE PART OF KINGWOOD'S LEGACY!
GREAT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT!
GREAT VISIBILITY TO 10,000 - 11,000 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 and we will once again be hosting the parade this year.
Funding for the parade depends on sponsorships from individuals, organizations, and businesses in the community.
How many attendees do we have?
Between 10,000 and 11,000 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 services during our parade.
It's a great up-close and personal opportunity to promote your business, organization, or non-profit!
If you are interested in sponsoring or donating please click here.
All registration & donation payments may be may be mailed to PO Box 5126, Kingwood TX 77325 (checks only).
You can also pay through Paypal using this link: http://kingwoodcivicclub.org/donate.html
All parade participants and sponsors must register and complete an online application. Visit the Kingwood Civic Club's website to register and learn more: http://kingwoodcivicclub.org/4th-of-july-parade.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.
On July 4th, we need volunteers to assist us with the parade from 7 AM until noon. Volunteers must be 18 or older, or parents can volunteer with their children. This event is "Rain or Shine".
If you are interested, please:
- Complete the online "Volunteer Form" on the Kingwood Civic Club's home page at www.KingwoodCivicClub.org. (scroll to bottom of the webpage)
- Or contact Charlie Buscemi via email cjsb@suddenlink.net or text at 713-598-7129
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 9:30 AM on July 4th HPD 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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KID'S FREE FISHING RODEO - JULY 4TH - 7 AM TO 8:30 AM
A HUGE THANK YOU to Rosati's Pizza in Kingwood for sponsoring our 2024 July 4th Kid's Fishing Rodeo. Located in Kingwood, Rosati's is a family-friendly restaurant with a full bar that serves delicious authentic Chicago-style food from family recipes.
This FREE event 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!
Al's Custom Rods is generously donating two (2) complete light tackle fishing rods for the Top Two Winners (one at each of the two fishing ponds)
Members of the Kingwood High School Bass Fishing Team has volunteered for numerous years at this event and we thank them for always doing an outstanding job helping the kids and sharing their expertise. They'll be there again this year helping the kids during this event...and we are so thankful!
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). They're invited to bring their fishing gear to the ponds and compete for trophies in different categories.
Visit the Kingwood Civic Club's website for more information - Click here.
For questions, please send an email to: kingwoodcivicclub@yahoo.com or send Text to Charlie at 713-598-7129.
"KID'S BIKE RODEO" DECORATING CONTEST ON JULY 4TH AT 9 AM)
A HUGE THANK YOU to Crew Taxes for sponsoring our 2024 July 4th Kid's Bike Rodeo. For over 20-years they have provided tax services for all individuals and businesses with a specialty in the airline industry!
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 to compete for trophies and then participate in the Parade at 10 AM with their parents.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE ARTICLE ABOUT OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE IN 2023
Our parade last year on 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.
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 organizations such as the Lake Houston Y.M.C.A., and more. Those funds also provide funds for next year's Parade, and also our Annual "Holiday Decorating Contest" held in all our community villages.
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! "
In case you missed our 2023 Kingwood 4th of July Parade,
please enjoy watching the following video of the event!
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