Parade Volunteers

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The South Montgomery County 4th of July Parade could not take place without the hard work of so many dedicated volunteers. Our hats are off to you!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Portolets and Restrooms are available at four locations – refer to map for details.
  • Water is available for volunteers (at stage lot, judging stand and hand out at other locations).
  • Water is available for participants and viewers in staging area & pavilion (NCL).
  • For any emergency, contact nearest radio person, they will contact nearest deputy, who will alert parade ambulance and/or parade security.
  • Seniors - Handicap Parking at Gold Lot (& South County Community Center)
  • Senior and Physically Challenged Tent- A tent will be set up in front of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Lake Robbins Drive for senior citizens and the physically challenged to obtain respite from the summer heat.
  • No throwing of candy & handouts due to safety: ensures children won’t run out into path of vehicles.
  • Announcement of prize winners on phone line (281-210-3975) after 2 pm, awarded On July 4th at 7:05 PM at Red Hot & Blue Festival in Town Center Park.

Parade Sequence of Events

July 3rd

0600 – Earliest volunteers arrive
0630 – Setup of check-in booths, staging lot and judging area begins
0700 – WCSC open for dignitaries
0700 – Commercial floats arrive, locate along LW Drive
0725 – Golf Carts (4) arrive: 2 at staging lot, 2 for general & water distribution
0730 – Refreshments arrive at WCSC for dignitaries
0735 – Constable barricade of Lake Woodlands Drive @ Lake Front Circle begins.
0800 – Character and DJ entertainment begins
0830 – Sheriff barricade of streets begins (progressive).
0845 – Judges relocate to judging stand, dignitaries relocate to their assigned vehicles
0850 – “line-up” on LW Drive begins at Grogran’s Mill Road
0855 – Marine M/C’s make “sweep” of parade route
0900 – Parade starts at Grogan’s Mill Road and Lake Woodlands Drive
0920 –0925 – First elements of parade arrive at judging stand
0920 - First elements of parade arrive at Market Street
0945 – Last elements of parade exit staging lot; first elements of parade arrive at staging lot, may re-enter or immediately depart area by going Northbound on GM road. Westbound on Lake Woodlands will be available as parade clears staging lot exit.
1000 – Last elements of parade clear GM Road (at Lake Robbins), returning elements of parade may now go Southbound on GM Road.
1030 - Parade ends: last elements of parade arrive at staging lot.
1100 – Clean up: Gro-tech removes trash & recycle bins. Sweeper & Boy Scouts clean streets & staging lot.

July 4th

1905 - Award of prizes at Red Hot & Blue Festival in Town Center Park.

Questions? Call 281-210-3975 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our snail mail address is South County Fourth of July Committee. PO Box 7266, The Woodlands, TX 77387.
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