Bigfork Knows How To Throw A Party. And When It Is Our Country’s Birthday, Bigfork Really Knows How To Celebrate. This Year We Are Proud To Announce Our Grand Marshal: Gretchen Gates Of Eva Gates Preservers.  In Honor Of Their 75th Anniversary The Theme For This Year’s Parade Is “Preserving” Bigfork Traditions.

The 4th Of July Parade In Bigfork Is A Flathead Valley Favorite. There Will Be Food Trucks And Live Music By The Fetveit Brothers In The Downtown Parking Lot Starting At 10am And Continuing After The Parade So Head Down Early.

Parking For The Parade Will Be In The Field At The Intersection Of Highway 35 And 82. From This Parking Area Only, Free Shuttle Service Is Available To Downtown From 8am-5pm. For Everyone To Have A Clear View Of The Parade, There Will Be No Cars Allowed In Downtown Bigfork After 8 Am On The 4th.

Floats Must Pre-Register. If You Are Planning On Entering A Loat In The Parade, You Must Pre-Register And Make Sure You Understand The Float Line Up Procedure. There Is A Fee For All Entries To Help Cover The Costs Associated With The Parade. Floats Will Be Judged On Entertainment Value, Originality, Craftsmanship, And Interpretation Of The Theme, Along With A Classic Car Category.

The Parade Begins At Noon With Members Of The Military.  They Will Pause In Front Of The Bigfork Center For The Performing Arts To Present Colors While The National Anthem Is Sung.