Debate Days Parade

Join the 2026 Debate Days Parade and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in true Ottawa style! Get ready to wave flags, crank up patriotic music, and enjoy a day filled with fun!

🗓️ Event Details:
📍 Location: Downtown Ottawa, IL – LaSalle Street
📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM

This year’s parade celebrates the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, and we invite everyone to be part of this unforgettable event focused on history, hometown pride, and all things red, white & blue!

We’re looking for:
⭐ Floats
⭐ Marching groups
⭐ Decorated vehicles & golf carts
⭐ Bands & music groups
⭐ Classic cars
⭐ Businesses & nonprofits
⭐ Schools, churches, clubs & teams
⭐ Families, community groups & patriotic personalities

Whether your entry is historic, hilarious, creative, musical, or star-spangled spectacular — we want YOU in the parade!

🎉 Parade Staging:
Begins at 11:30 AM
All entries must be in place by 12:30 PM

📝 Registration is NOW OPEN!
Entry Deadline: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Let’s fill LaSalle Street with flags, music, community spirit, and celebration as Ottawa honors 250 years of America. We can’t wait to see the amazing entries this community creates!

🔗 Register Here!