4th of July Celebration Parade: an Annual Event Since 1919 Sponsored By The 4th of July Parade is held each year for the benefit of more than 30,000 spectators and the many participants involved. The purpose of this Parade is to express patriotism, nostalgia, and traditional family values ("Mom, Dad, and Apple Pie"). The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to participate on Friday, July 4th, 2008 by attending the  "We the People" 4th of July Parade. There will be floats, bands, marching units, decorated vehicles, antique cars, decorated bicycles, etc. Participants are encouraged to incorporate the parade theme, We the People, into their entry. The first parade was held in the mid 1800's and has been an annual event in Belton since 1919. This long time Belton tradition starts at 10:00 a.m. on Main Street at 10th Avenue, travels south on Main Street to Central Avenue, turns east on Central Avenue, turns left on Birdwell and ends on 4th Ave. We are proud that in the January 2001 issue of Texas Highways Magazine, the readers rated Belton as one of the "Best Things To Do on the 4th of July" and rated our 4th of July Celebration Parade in the top 10 in Texas, placing us in the company of parades in Dallas, Houston, and Galveston. Don't just take their word for it, come spend awhile on the Chisholm Trail to celebrate our nation's independence. If you would like to enter the parade, click the link below to download an application or pick one up at the Chamber office. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PARADE APPLICATION