United we celebrate

Get ready, Beaver County! Join us on the Main Street in Beaver on September 19th at 10AM as our community comes together for a spectacular America250 parade celebrating heritage, pride and the American spirit! Expect a morning filled with marching bands, creative floats, community groups, veterans, and plenty of red, white, and blue! This is more than a parade, this is a moment to celebrate who we are, where we’ve been, and where we are headed!

And the celebration doesn’t stop there…

Directly following the parade, the festivities continue at Fort McIntosh, conveniently located within walking distance of the Main Street! Enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring history, entertainment, family friendly activities, and more! Discover the importance of the fort built during the America Revolution in 1778 on a plateau above the Ohio River.

be part of the parade

Whether you march, roll, dance, perform, or wave from a float, we want you! Your participation helps bring this celebration to life! Register your parade entry today! Entry deadline is July 1, 2026.

Parade Rules & Guidelines

General Rules

  • All participants must check in at assigned staging times.

  • Entries must maintain safe spacing.

  • No unsafe behavior or reckless driving permitted.

  • Follow directions from parade officials and safety personnel.

Float & Vehicle safety

  • Floats must be structurally sound.

  • No jumping on/off moving vehicles.

  • Generators must be secured.

  • Drivers must be licensed & insured.

  • Max float height is 12ft.

Conduct & Decoration

  • Decorations must be appropriate for a family-friendly event.

  • No offensive messaging.

  • To maintain the celebratory and nonpartisan nature of the America 250 Parade, political statements, elected officials, endorsements, campaign materials, or displays advocating for any political party, candidate, or issue will not be permitted during the event. All participants are expected to ensure that attire, signage, decorations, music, and presentations remain focused on honoring the nation’s history, unity, and shared heritage. 

    Failure to comply may result in removal from parade. The parade committee reserves the right to deny any application or participation request that does not align with parade guidelines, standards, or the overall purpose of the event.

Decorate your Bike and join the parade!

Get ready to roll into celebration! Decorate Your Bike and join the parade is a fun, family-friendly way for kids to be part of America’s 250th Celebration! Show off your creativity, patriotic spirit, and ride proudly in the parade on September 19th!

  • Open to school-aged children

  • Decorate your bike at home using a patriotic theme

  • Bring your decorated bike to the parade staging area the morning of the event, more details to follow!

  • Check-in at the designated “Bike Parade” area

  • Ride in the parade alongside other participants

  • Guardians must accompany children

How it works

  • Helmets are required for all riders

  • All children must be accompanied by a guardian at all times

  • Bikes must be in safe working conditions

  • No motorized/electric bikes, scooters, or vehicles permitted

  • Maintain a safe pace and distance from others during the parade

  • Decorations must be securely attached to the bike

  • No sharp objects or loose materials that could fall into the roadway

  • This is a family-friendly event, no inappropriate or offensive themes

  • Participants must follow all directions from parade staff and volunteers

  • No throwing items into the crowd

safety first

  • Arrive between 9-9:30am

  • Parade staff will guide riders into position

  • Have fun, be safe, and show off your creativity!

Day-Of Details