The 2025 Lattimore 4th of July Parade and Celebration

The Lattimore Fourth of July Parade and Celebration is an annual tradition that dates back to the 1980’s. Resident Bob Blanton was instrumental in organizing and coordinating this highlight of the year.

This year’s parade will begin at 9 am on Friday, July 4th. Parade entries will line up at the corner of Sailers Dr. and Oak Dr./Towery Road. The main parade route will proceed up the northern stretch of Westley Street and onto Main Street. Entries will included the Piedmont Pistons Go-Cart Team, antique cars and tractors, horses, and much more. If you would like to participate in the parade, please click here to complete an entry form online.

After the parade, a special program will be held at the Lattimore Baptist Church Recreation Park located at 113 Lattimore Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. The program will include the recognition of veterans, a flag color guard, and honoring the 2025 Grand Marshal Mr. Charles Toms. The entertainment will be provided by the bluegrass trio Finkelstein Three. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be sold by Lattimore Baptist Church throughout the event. The church will also be selling biscuits along the parade route that morning.

Help us make this the largest parade ever by spreading the word and coming out for the day. Later in the day, visit our friends just south of us in the Town of Mooresboro for their outstanding fireworks event.