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Registration for the 2023 Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade is now open!
Registration will close on June 1st - NO EXCEPTIONS!

Parade Line Up Instructions and Vehicle Tags will be mailed to all participants the week of June 12, 2023.

Presented by the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce and brought to you by the City of Crystal Lake, and the Crystal Lake Lions Club we are inviting the community to the Annual Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 1:00PM!

In order to participate in the Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 2, 2023, the Chamber will need the following from you:

1) Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI): A Certificate of Insurance (COI), is a simple form issued by your insurance company. It includes the types of coverage, the issuing insurance company, your policy number, the named insured, the policy’s effective dates, and the types and dollar amount of limits and deductibles. 

• The COI must specify: "Participation in the Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade on July 2, 2023"
• Certificate Holder: Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, 427 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  

2) Hold Harmless Agreement: A hold harmless agreement is used as a release of liability in a contract that protects one party from injury or property damage caused by another party.

3) Proof of Vehicle Insurance (if applicable)

All Certificates of Insurance, Hold Harmless Agreements, and proof of Vehicle Insurance (if applicable) must be signed, dated, and emailed/mailed to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce office (427 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014) by June 1st, 2023.

Click here for a sample COI to forward to your insurance agent.

Click here to download the Crystal Lake Chamber Hold Harmless Agreement 2023.

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The parade follows its historical 1.8 mile route beginning at City Hall, proceeding down Dole Avenue, and ending at South Elementary School. 

Trophies and new cash prizes will be awarded, as follows:
Showstopper Float: $500
1st Place Float: $400
2nd Place Float: $300
3rd Place Float: $200
Outstanding Band: $200

A special thank you to our Sponsors: 
Advia Credit Union
Buss Ford Lincoln
City of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake Chamber
Crystal Lake Lions Club
Crystal Lake Park District
Home State Bank
Mercyhealth Health System

In the event of cancellation, the Chamber will issue the participants a full refund.