We are pleased to announce
that the Hometown Parade is back!

This years Theme: "The Enchanted Village"

If you would like to enter the parade, please click the button to download a Parade Application.

We are proud to announce our 2008 Grand Marshals are Ann and Alec Peters of the Kenwood Press.

The Kenwood Hometown Parade participants will have a new route this year so bring your chairs and picnic blankets and sit on the square perimeter of Plaza Park for the best seat in the house!
Click here to download the Parade Route Map.

We encourage you to arrive early, have breakfast at the Kenwood Community Church, located right on the Parade Route, and watch the runners cross the finish line on Warm Springs Road.

Anyone can enter! We love floats and marching bands and a unicycle or two are more than welcome! The more creative the better!

This year’s theme is “The Enchanted Village” and there are 5 judged categories: Floats Livestock & Animals Fire Engines Kids Classic Cars, Trucks & Tractors Plus a special “Judges Choice Best of Show” award! 2008 Kenwood Hometown Parade Judges: Toby Halkovich – Kenwood Fire Department Jim McCray – County Parks Department Barbara Londerville – Oakmont resident and Benefactor of Wine Country Youth Baseball Carolee Fagent – Kenwood School 5th Grade Teacher Mike O’Donnell – Kenwood Community member and President Kenwood Soccer Club Download a Kenwood Hometown Parade Flyer.

You can also pick up an application at the Kenwood Press.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED BY JUNE 29TH.

Please Note: If you are entering the parade with something that is motorized such as a classic car or golf cart, has teeth like a dog, or is bovine in nature or size, you must provide proof of liability insurance – no exceptions. See application for complete details.

The organizers reserve the right to deny any entry that is not in the spirit of celebrating America’s Independence.

If you would like additional information, please email us at kenwoodparade@cds1.net.

Parking
Parking on Kenwood streets is allowed. However, please be kind to neighbors and do not park on their property or block their driveways. It is important to drive slowly watching for children and families as they walk to and from the parade route.

Litter
As you can imagine, litter can be an issue with our community. Please be sure to put your garbage in the recepticals or take it with you when you leave.

Bathrooms
Portable bathrooms available at the event.

Thanks to Our Partners and Friends

The Kenwood Hometown Parade is especially grateful for the generous support
of our partners and friends for their efforts to preserve the tradition:

Copyright © 2008 Kenwood 4th of July Hometown Parade
POB 434 Kenwood, CA 95452