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Idaho's 4th of July Parade, Live From Boise

Crowd of people watching the Boise 4th of July Independence Day Parade in front of the Boise capitol building downtown Crowd of people watching the Boise 4th of July Independence Day Parade in front of the Boise capitol building downtown

Parade Entry Requirements

To ensure and maintain a respectful environment during the Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise, the following requirements must be followed. Any violation of these requirements will void the entries participation in that year's parade and the entry fee will be forfeited. Parade organizers or their representatives will review each entry during line-up to ensure compliance. The decision of the parade organizer or its representatives is final.

Approved Flags for Display

Only the following flags are permitted to be displayed on any commercial, organizational, governmental, family, and/or individual entry. Entries are strongly encouraged to research and follow official ceremonial flag display etiquette.

Approved Flags:

  1. United States of America flag
    NOTE: If any of the following flags are included in the parade entry, the official United States flag must also be displayed with the United States flag higher and in the center.
  2. Official flags of foreign nations with a diplomatic presence in Idaho, i.e. Mexico.
  3. Official Idaho State flag
    NOTE: The Idaho flag must be displayed if any other official State flag is included.
  4. Official City and County flags of the State of Idaho
  5. Official Prisoner of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) flag
  6. Official U.S. Army flag
  7. U.S. Marine Corps flag
  8. U.S. Navy flag
  9. U.S. Air Force flag
  10. U.S. Space Force flag
  11. U.S. Coast Guard flag
  12. American Legion flag

All other flags are not permitted on any commercial, organizational, governmental, family and/or individual entry. Any violation of this requirement will void the entry's participation in that year's parade and the entry fee will be forfeited. The decision of the parade organizer or its representatives is final.

Candy and Handouts

Parade participants, whether walking or riding in/on a vehicle, are not to throw any candy during the parade. This is a critical safety concern. Participants may handout flyers but please be aware of the potential trash this can generate. The parade organizers seek to have a safe and litter free event.

Fire Safety

No open flames are permitted and each entry with a float must have a fire extinguisher.

Idaho Governing Laws

Idaho's laws will be followed and enforced.

Indecency & Obscenity and protecting Children & Vulnerable Adults: All parade entries are strongly encouraged to review Idaho State Statue Title 18: Crimes and Punishments. Entries' attention is drawn to the following, Chapter 15: Children and Vulnerable Adults, and Chapter 41: Children and Vulnerable Adults.

Firearms, Explosives and Other Deadly Weapons: All parade entries are strongly encouraged to review Idaho State Statue Title 18: Crimes and Punishments, Chapter 33: Firearms, Explosive and Other Deadly Weapons. Any violation of these State Statues will void the entry's participation in that year's parade and the entry fee will be forfeited. The decision of the parade organizer or its representatives is final.

Boise City Governing Rules

The City of Boise's Special Event policy will be followed. Parade participants are strongly encouraged to review this information. We The People contracts with Outdoor Event Group to manage the application submission, review, and approval with the City of Boise.