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Applications open for Marietta’s July 4th Parade

Applications for the Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade in Marietta will be open online until 5 p.m. May 27. (Courtesy of city of Marietta)

Credit: City of Marietta

Credit: City of Marietta

Applications for the Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade in Marietta will be open online until 5 p.m. May 27. (Courtesy of city of Marietta)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
April 26, 2022

The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade.

School bands, military units, civic organizations, beauty queens, local Boy and Girl Scout clubs, area businesses and others can sign up to be a part of this year’s parade.

Parade applicants should apply online by 5 p.m. May 27.

To register for the parade, go to CityOfMarietta.formstack.com/forms/fourth_of_july_parade.

For more information, contact the Marietta Parks and Recreation at 770-794-5601 or mariettaga.gov/194/Fourth-of-July-Celebration.

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