If you would like to be a participant in this year's parade, CLICK HERE for more information and to register!
You can also print out this form and mail it - along with a check made out to the City of Bettendorf - to:
Stefanie Barnes
2204 Grant Street Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
Important Deadlines:
June 21 by 5 p.m. for $20 Entry Fee
June 28 by 5 p.m. for $50 Entry Fee
June 29 by 5 p.m. for $300 Entry Fee
Parade Grand Marshal
If you know someone who has made significant contributions to the quality of life in the City of Bettendorf – in civic or social services, humanitarianism, or through personal achievements such as athletics or the arts – please nominate them to be this year’s Grand Marshal. Nominees must be a current resident, a long-time past resident, or have brought some distinction to the City. Nominations can be mailed to Community Engagement Manager Angie Sharp at City Hall, 1609 State Street or emailed to [email protected]. The deadline for nominations is Monday, June 8.
Parade Route
The procession begins at the intersection of 23rd Street and State Street and will go east on State Street, curve around to Grant Street, west on Grant Street to 17th Street, turning south on 17th Street, east on State Street, and ends at 21st Street. Please note this route is one block shorter than previous years, and no longer includes 16th Street.
NOTE: This route will be closed to all traffic by 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Parade Live Stream Information
If you can't make it to downtown Bettendorf to watch the parade, we will live stream it on the City's YouTube Channel (CLICK HERE) and on the City's Facebook Page (CLICK HERE).
