Dundalk Independence Day Parade

08/22/2026

STREET PARKING IS FULL!

Please park at the rec center and take the shuttle to the park. It’s turned out to be a beautiful afternoon!

08/22/2026

Weather update : THE EVENT IS ON AS SCHEDULED !!

Join us today at Watersedge Park for the Waterfront Concert in the Park presented by the Dundalk Independence Day Parade and Watersedge Recreation Council!

Live music on stage by Oracle Band followed by South Penn Dixie !

Food trucks and vendors !

Fireworks 9:00 pm by Acme Fireworks Company !

Anyone purchasing alcohol must present ID at each purchase:
Orange crush & mixed cocktail cans
Arnold Palmer cans
Beer

There is a chance of a pop up shower during the event !

Handicap parking on site only ! Street parking and parking at the entrance to watersedge where shuttles will bring you to the field !

Donations appreciated !

08/19/2026

Watersedge Recreation Council and Dundalk Independence Day Parade are excited to present the Waterfront Concert in the Park! 🇺🇸

Join us at Watersedge Park on Saturday August 22, 2026 5:00-10:00 pm for our makeup firework event!
2 bands live on stage!

Food trucks, vendors and alcohol for purchase!

The fireworks that were scheduled for July 5th will close out the event starting around 9:20 pm.

Free admission - Zero tolerance for misconduct

Parking will be at the entrance to Watersedge and shuttle service will run throughout the event.

Event will be heard and seen by water as well! Dock up and enjoy the show. Viewable by multiple waterfront viewing locations throughout Dundalk!

07/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who has ordered a print! We’ll be in touch late next week about distributing orders.

In partnership with the incredibly talented Sam Iaconi, we are excited to announce a print release of the painting created live at the 2026 parade.
A portion of the proceeds of each print sold will go directly to supporting the Dundalk Independence Day Parade.
Pre-order your print before July 25th and a member of the Parade Committee we will arrange free print pick-up/local delivery.

Purchase prints directly at: https://samiaconiart.com/store/p/dundalk-independence-day-parade-print

07/23/2026

🎇Join us at Watersedge Park on Saturday August 22, 2026 5:00-10:00 pm for our makeup fireworks event!🎇

🎸🥁2 bands live on stage🎤🎶
Oracle Band opens the night followed by South Penn Dixie

The fireworks that were scheduled for July 5th will close out the event starting around 9:20 pm.

Free admission!

Food trucks, vendors, & alcohol will be available for purchase.

Parking will be at the entrance to Watersedge & shuttle service will run throughout the event.

Event will be heard and seen by water as well…dock up and enjoy the show!

07/17/2026

In partnership with the incredibly talented Sam Iaconi, we are excited to announce a print release of the painting created live at the 2026 parade.
A portion of the proceeds of each print sold will go directly to supporting the Dundalk Independence Day Parade.
Pre-order your print before July 25th and a member of the Parade Committee we will arrange free print pick-up/local delivery.

Purchase prints directly at: https://samiaconiart.com/store/p/dundalk-independence-day-parade-print

07/16/2026

Here is the live painting of the 2026 Dundalk Independence Day Parade, as captured on Liberty Parkway by local artist Sam Iaconi!

Details on our fundraiser to order your own print coming soon!

07/13/2026

New date coming soon! 🎆🎇

07/11/2026

🏆And the winner is Dundalk American Legion Post 38!🏆
CONGRATULATIONS! 🥳🤩

(We will contact you using the email address listed on your parade application no later than July 13 to arrange picking up your prize.)

Voting starts when the parade starts! Comment with a photo and the name of your favorite entry in the MOST PATRIOTIC category. The entry with the most engagement wins!

🇺🇸 Voting ends at 11:59 PM on July 4. 🇺🇸

Each winning entry receives a $250 prize. Entrants may only win in one of the three categories. In the event the same entry scores highest in multiple categories, the next closest entry will take the prize. Enjoy the parade!