Annual BCSO ‘4th of July’ Parade Set for July 4 in Merritt Island
By Wayne Ivey, Brevard Sheriff // June 28, 2024
Parade will start at 10 a.m. at Merritt Island High School
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Ok folks, don’t miss the 4th of July is just around the corner, and it’s time for our entire community to once again celebrate our nation’s Independence together.
Our annual “Independence Day Parade” will take place on Thursday, July 4th, at 10 a.m. as we take to the streets to show our patriotism and pride in America.
This year’s parade will stroll along the streets of Merritt Island with the float and parade participants starting at Merritt Island High School, heading South on Courtenay Parkway, to turn East onto Merritt Avenue with the parade ending at Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School.
If this route sounds familiar, it’s the same route as the annual Merritt Island Christmas Parade so get there early to claim your favorite viewing spot and set up your flags and patriotic gear.
To make things even better, once the parade has ended, our great partners just around the corner at the Veterans Memorial Center will host food trucks and all access admission to the Veteran’s Museum, so bring the kids and get ready for some great red, white, and blue fun.
This is going to be a great parade as everyone is always excited about lining the streets to celebrate our nation’s Independence.
To register a float, vehicle, walkers, or what ever piece of great American patriotism you plan on showcasing, all you have to do is visit https://bcsocharity.org/ to find out all of the information.
As always, first responders and veterans organizations are free, but still need to register so we can place everyone in parade position.
America’s Top Police Dog Junny and I look forward to seeing everyone along the parade route as we all celebrate the Independence of our great nation!
– Sheriff Wayne Ivey
