Celebrating America's 250th in Salisbury
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We’re so excited to have you join the Salisbury 250th Parade! To make sure everyone—participants and spectators alike—has a safe, fun, and memorable experience, please read through the information below.
Have questions? Reach out to Jenn Roketenetz: [email protected]. General Information & Guidelines “Salisbury Celebrates America’s 250th” Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. Please read and follow all parade rules and guidelines. These are in place for the safety of all participants and spectators. Questions? Please contact [email protected]. Parade Route: The parade will step off from the Salisbury Police Station, 181 Beach Road, and travel along Beach Road to Lafayette Road, continuing onto Bridge Road and concluding at the intersection of Bridge Road and Beach Road. Participant Check-In, Parking & Staging Participant check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 20. Participants will receive an email approximately two weeks before the parade with their assigned parking and staging location. Available participant parking areas will include:
After parking, please get organized and meet with your group before proceeding to your assigned staging location on Beach Road. All participants must be in their assigned staging area and ready for the parade by 9:00 a.m. Floats and entries with large vehicles or oversized equipment must be fully lined up on Beach Road in front of the Salisbury Police Station by 9:30 a.m. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Beach Road will close to traffic at 10:00 a.m. Once the road is closed, vehicles will not be permitted to enter the parade staging area or travel onto Beach Road. If you are arriving after the road closure, use Route 286 to North End Boulevard and follow directions from parade staff. After the Parade At the conclusion of the parade, participants may turn right onto Lafayette Road and depart, provided their vehicle is appropriate and safe for travel on the road. Participants who turn left onto Bridge Road will enter the designated dispersal area. Bridge Road will remain closed following the parade to allow participants to safely organize and prepare for their return to the beach parking areas. Participants who plan to stay for Salisbury Days may use the alternate parking areas designated by Parks & Recreation. Please plan for the walk back to the Town Common or arrange transportation. Spectator Parking Spectator parking will be available at:
Parade Safety & Guidelines To help ensure a safe, family-friendly celebration:
Floats & Large Entries Floats are a highlight of the parade, and we encourage you to get creative! Theme: “America’s 250th” Schools, nonprofits, civic organizations, local businesses, families, and community groups are all encouraged to participate. Floats can be simple or elaborate — from decorated trailers to creative, people-powered designs. The most important thing is that they are fun, patriotic, and family-friendly. Safety First: Do not walk beside moving vehicles or floats unless it is a people-powered float that requires it. Participants should walk in front of or behind vehicles. If your entry includes a large vehicle, oversized equipment, or a large number of participants, please indicate this when registering. If you are unsure whether your group or vehicle will require additional space, please contact [email protected] so we can make appropriate arrangements. Candy Candy is encouraged and welcome! For everyone's safety, candy may only be handed out by participants walking in the parade. Please do not throw candy from vehicles or floats. Parade Registration Submit your parade entry form here: America’s 250th Parade Entry Form The Parade Committee will review all submissions. We can’t wait to see the creativity, energy, and community spirit you bring to Salisbury’s America’s 250th Parade! Questions? [email protected] |
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