FILE: Lake Placid Residents Sadie, 10, Victor, 6, and Hazel, 4, backed by their parents Hailey and Jon Fremante, assemble to ride their bikes in the 2023 Lake Placid Fourth of July Parade on Main Street. (Enterprise file photo — Arthur Maiorella)

LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid is planning its annual 4th of July celebration, complete with a parade down Main Street. The organizing committee is calling on the community to help make this year’s event the most vibrant yet, and all are invited to take part. The annual parade down Main Street will take place on Thursday, July 4, beginning at 5 p.m.

Businesses, civic groups, school groups, neighborhood crews, clubs (official or unofficial) and individuals of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun, whether by entering a float, marching, dancing, rolling or walking in the parade. This year’s theme is “The Peoples’ Parade,” celebrating the diverse individuals and organizations that make up the heart of the region.

“We want this to feel like a true hometown celebration,” said Catherine Ericson, ROOST community liaison and member of the organizing committee. “Whether you’re a local business, a scout troop, a group of co-workers or just a few friends who want to dress up and bring some joy to Main Street — we want you in this parade. This is a chance to showcase the creativity, spirit and pride of our community.”

All parade floats and participants will be automatically entered into a contest, with trophies awarded in the following categories: civic, volunteer, school, business, independent and most patriotic.

To register, contact Catherine Ericson at ROOST via email: catherine@roostadk.com. Please include your name, group name, contact info and note whether you will be entering a float or walking/marching. Registration is due by June 28.

Parade line-up begins at 4:45 p.m. on Parkside Drive. Announcers at Mid’s Park will highlight each group as they pass by.

For additional event details and updates on the full day of Lake Placid’s Independence Day celebration — including music, food, family activities and fireworks — visit lakeplacid.com/events/lake-placid-july-4th.