Visit Granville Ohio's long tradition — bringing our community together in patriotic fun.
July 4th Celebrate Independence Day with friends, family, and neighbors as our town showcases its best floats, performers, and patriotic pride down every mile of the route.
July 2nd - Party in the Park @ 8pm in Wildwood Park. Enjoy entertainment from The Big Badd. Sponsored by Granville Community Foundation.
Join our Fourth of July contests—Photography, Talent, and Patriotic Home Decorating. There’s something for everyone!
Celebrate Independence Day with friends, family, and neighbors as our town showcases its best floats, performers, and patriotic pride down every mile of the route.
When: Sat. July 4th 10:30am
Where: Parade route is along Broadway starting on West Broadway near Wildwood Park at 10:45 AM. The parade is rain or shine. The presence of lightning may stop us. Stay tuned. Updates will be posted on Facebook.
Parade Grand Marshals are the Ross Family.
We encourage parade entrants to incorporate the parade theme ”America 250: Past, Present, Future” into their float design and other entries.
Best Float will receive the Grand Prize - Ike Fuller Award. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each float category will receive a Cash Prize of $100, $75 or $50. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place decorated bicycles will receive prizes and other awards.
Everyone (except the decorated bicycles) must pre-register for the parade. All entrants not pre-registered by Friday, June 26, 2026 and who would still like to be in our parade are welcome, however they will be assessed an additional $50.00 late-registration fee.
Commerical Entry and Political Candidate Fee: $50.00 per vehicle. Non-commercial Entrants & Incumbents not up for re-election and Decorated Bicycles; No charge
Apply for the Pre-Registration Packet by emailing: granville4thparade@gmail.com
Please include:
Name of Organization Entering
Entry Type (i.e. horse, float, candidate)
Full Name of Person in Charge
Email Address
Mailing Address
Phone
Once received you will receive the full registration packet.
Available at the Granville Farmers’ Market each Saturday 8:30–noon starting June and at the Kiwanis Food Tent during the Street Fair.
Youth and Adult sizes available.
July 1st-2nd
This year, we invite you to incorporate the parade theme into your decorations: “America 250: Past, Present, Future.” To enter, email granville4thhomes@gmail.com by Tuesday, June 30th. Judging: Wednesday, July 1 Winners Announced: Friday, July 3 at 7:45 PM at the Grandstand. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
*Contest is restricted to homes located within the Granville Exempted Village School District.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 CONTEST WINNERS!
1st Place
331 East Broadway
2nd Place
1656 River Rd
3rd Place
216 West Elm St
July 3rd
All ages, all talents—sing, dance, act, juggle, or play! Free to participate. Cash prizes for winners and participation prizes for everyone.
Email GGT@granvillekiwanis.org to register. You will receive a follow-up confirmation email with details. Important: All performers must check in behind the stage before the event.
Walk-Ins welcome (space permitting). Walk-in signups will be accepted behind the stage before the event. Space is limited, so advance registration is strongly encouraged.
WEATHER ALERT: Rain may not restrict the performance. However we may cancel or postpone due to severe weather. Announcements will be made at the stage. Please note that the entertainment stage is covered and the audience bleachers are not. Guests are invited to bring their own chairs and umbrellas. There is cover nearby at the Granville Kiwanis Food Tent.
Event Chair: René Hebdo, Granville Kiwanis member
Questions? Email: GGT@granvillekiwanis.org
July 4th
Details to come. Register On-site at 5:00 PM. Free to enter.
Awards and exhibition TBD
Photographs must be original and taken this year in Granville, Ohio. The contest is free to enter. Deadline to enter the contest is July 31st (midnight). Residents and Guests of Granville may participate. Amateur and professional photographs will be judged separately by the juror. Ribbons will be given for First, Second and Third Place in each category for both amateur and professional divisions. Selected photographs will be displayed in the exhibition. A Best of Show $100 prize will be awarded.
July 4th
Visit Granville Rotary's website for more information. The Granville Firecracker Five is a long-standing Fourth of July tradition in the Granville community. Finish the race with your family and friends, and then enjoy the parade, entertainment, rides, food and games!
July 4th
Ride in the parade! No pre-registration required. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Helmets are strongly encouraged for safety.
Awards TBD
Details to come.
From kids’ activities to live entertainment and festive moments shared with neighbors, our gallery celebrates the fun and memories that make the Community Fair a tradition worth returning to.
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Be part of Granville’s biggest celebration of the year! Sponsor the Granville 4th of July event and gain local exposure while supporting our community.
To request your sponsorship and more info, please contact Jennifer Lewis at info@granvillekiwanis.org or call 740‑485‑2040. You can also download and mail in our 2026 Sponsorship Form.
granville4thparade@gmail.com
Granville Kiwanis, PO Box 133, Granville, Ohio 43023
We appreciate the support our community provides and a special thank you to our Premier Sponsors
Coughlin Cars, Duchess Convenience Stores, Granville Community Foundation, The Hinderer Motor Company, K-Ceps Auto Body & Service Center, MetaWood Tree Service, MPW Industrial Services & Porta Kleen, Newark Autobody Collision & Glass, Owens Corning, Rosenberg & Ball Co, LPA
