The Charlais Community Network is hosting its annual Independence Day parade and celebration at John Marty Park on Friday, July 4th, 2025.
Your Arbor Ridge HOA along with AMS NW and Pacific Landscape Maintenance are proud to continue to sponsor this neighborhood tradition.
Everyone is welcome to this free neighborhood celebration, including games, treats, inflatables, clown performances, and more
We need volunteers! To keep everything open throughout the celebration, we need volunteers to help by supervising games and activities, handing out treats, face-painting, and more. Please sign up here to pick a volunteer shift and help out!
Who can volunteer? Some activities must be supervised by adults 18+, but younger volunteers (age 12+) may run other activities, such as the duck pond game or handing out treats. Check the sign-up sheet for information about each activity.
Event Schedule – Friday, July 4, 2025
9:45 AM Parade line-up on Charlais Street (children and families walk or ride in parade)
10:00 Opening ceremony
10:15 Parade route through the Charlais neighborhood (see map below)
10:45-11:15 Mz. Pearl’s Circus Palooza (clown)
11:15-12:00 Aim High Martial Arts Demo & Class
11:30-12:00 Coins in the Hay (game)
11:45-12:15 Pie & Watermelon Eating Contests (thanks to Bethany’s Table!)
12:00-12:30 Mz. Pearl’s Circus Palooza (clown)
12:30 PM Festival ends
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Super bonus: To thank volunteers, we offer these added benefits:
- A single-use “front of the line” pass for you and/or your child to use at a line of your choice. Pick up your front of the line pass at the Charlais Community Network information booth when you check in for your shift.
- Enter a drawing for $10 McBee’s gift cards: All volunteers who sign up before July 2nd will be entered into a drawing for one of four $10 gift cards for delicious ice cream, shakes, or crepes at McBee’s. (Thank you, McBee’s!)
Donations Appreciated
The Charlais Community Network collects donations from neighbors, local businesses and community organizations to cover the festival costs. A suggested donation is $25 per family. Thanks to all those who have already contributed. Look for donation buckets during the event or find us on VENMO (@Charlais-Community).
Thank you!
The Charlais Community Network July 4th Planning Committee
