CITY OF HEATH SPECIAL EVENTS BOARD

2022 HEATH INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2022

For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade presented on Saturday, July 2.

Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live barbershop quartet and free popsicles and pie. Staging for the parade is at 8 a.m. at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School at 330 Laurence Drive. Judging begins at 8:30 a.m., and the parade begins at 9 a.m.

Parade Award Categories

Best Float
Best Bicycle/Wagon/Stroller
Best Golf Cart/Off-Road Vehicle
Best Antique Car
Most Patriotic Pet
Most Spirited Overall
The Mayor’s Choice Award

Please let us know if you are entering the parade!

PARADE ENTRY RSVP

Veterans Float

The City of Heath invites veterans and active members of the U.S. Military to ride in the parade on the Veterans Float. The float will be parked in the fire bay at City Hall, 200 Laurence. Please arrive by 8:15 a.m. and enjoy coffee, donuts and camaraderie with fellow veterans. The City thanks John Holmsley and Bob Quimby for providing the trailer for the Veterans Float year after year. We also thank the National Charity League mother/daughter teams for decorating the float so beautifully.

Traffic Delays

The intersection of Laurence Drive and FM 740/FM 1140 will be closed during the parade on July 2 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. To avoid inconvenience or delays, please plan an alternate route or time frame for driving through the area.

Weather Alerts

Stay tuned to the City’s Facebook page or go to heathtx.com for weather alerts. Because many students and children participate in this event, the City will follow the Rockwall ISD’s delay protocol for lightening strikes and severe weather. The parade may be delayed up to 10 a.m. only, due to traffic concerns.

SCHEDULE | JULY 2, 2022

8 a.m. Staging at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School, 330 Laurence Drive
8:15 a.m. Judging Begins
9 a.m. Parade Starts,
Immediately followed by a Patriotic Program in Towne Center Park

DOWNLOAD THE MAPS

2022 Parade Route Map (pdf – click on image)

2022 Parade Staging Map (pdf – click on image)
Updated 06/27/22

WATCH THE 2021 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

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