Maine Dems, join the Lewiston/Auburn Liberty Festival Parade. Androscoggin County Democrats will be marching – join us!
The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th but our team will arrive for staging beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Staging will take place on Mechanic’s Row in Auburn. To access the staging area, please approach from New Auburn, as Mechanic’s Row will be closed.
Walking groups can park right in the parking garage alongside Mechanic’s Row (Auburn City Hall).
The parade route will proceed by taking a right onto Court Street, crossing the bridge into Lewiston, and ending with a right turn onto Mill Street into the Lincoln Street Parking Garage lot.
This year’s parade theme is “Happy Birthday, USA” in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
A few important reminders:
- Please follow the instructions of parade officials, staff, and volunteers regarding pacing, spacing between entries, and crowd control.
- Participants must remain on the designated parade route.
- Please do not throw candy, balloons, literature, or any other items into the crowd or onto the street. These items may be handed directly to spectators by walking participants only.
- All participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully. Obscene or offensive gestures, comments, posters, or signs are not permitted.
- Alcohol, illegal substances, and smoking are prohibited during the parade.