Fourth of July is Independence Day

 Holding true to Tawas tradition the Parade and Fireworks will occur on the fourth of July. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Newman St. and the fireworks at dusk over the Tawas Bay. For safety purposes all entries must have walkers to hand out candy rather than throw it from a vehicle. The APPLEDORE IV will also be available for a fireworks sail from 8 - 11 p.m.

IOSCO-ING is this years parade theme for example hunting, hiking, birding , biking, sailing, snowshoeing, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, dining, sunbathing, kiteboarding, garage sale-ing etc.

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.

  If you would like to take part in the parade click her for rules and  registration forms.