Utica 4th Of July Parade Information And Agenda

Nearly 100 groups will be participating in this year's Fourth of July Parade in Utica on Friday.

The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Friday (7/4) in front of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and will end at the Parkway Rec Center.

The Parade includes local businesses, non-profits and local sports teams and will feature area college presidents serving as Co-Grand Marshals along with their college communities and staff.

The parade will be followed by a 'Party in the Park' at F.T. Proctor Park from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include live bands, a bounce house for children, food and beverage vendors and a fireworks display at dusk.

The Entertainment line-up is:

• The Red Band/La Banda Rosa at 6:00 p.m.
• Easy Money Big Band at 7:00 p.m.
• Holidaye at 8:00 p.m.

The Mayor's office wants to inform residents that with an event of this size several neighborhoods will be affected, including:

For the Parade: Barton Ave., Lowell Ave., Butler Ave., Genesee Street, Sunset Ave., the Parkway and surrounding streets will be utilized. Expect delays and road closures in these areas between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

For the Party in the Park/Fireworks: Culver Ave., Rutger Street and all streets parallel will be utilized and affected. Expect road closures and delays in these areas between 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Centro is also offering Free Shuttle Service from MVCC starting at 5:30 p.m. and running until the event is over. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the free transportation.