2025 Munds Park 4th of July Parade

Participant Information

Participant staging starts on Meadow View Rd at Walapai Rd and lines up on Meadow View Rd, Blue Heron Pl, Golden Pond, and Stringer Rd beginning at 8 am. The staging area is accessed from Pinewood Blvd at Half Moon Rd, and participants should follow the directions from event staff who will be directing the vehicles to ensure driveways and streets are not blocked. Walkers and bicyclists will stage in the last condo driveway south on Walapai Rd. Pinewood Blvd and Walapai Rd will close to traffic at 9:45 am, and participants should be in the staging area and in line before 10 am.

Parade Rules:

Observe the rules or be subject to suspension the following year.
Any participation in the parade is strictly at your own risk.
No alcohol.
Vehicles must be in the staging area before 10:00 am.
Licensed drivers only.
Maintain a safe pace.
Tossing candy or other items from vehicles is prohibited.
Spraying water on parade spectators is prohibited.
Vehicles must not stop on the parade route, or on Fairway to unload participants after the parade is over.
Registration forms must be completed before the parade.
License plates must be visible.
We want everyone to have a great time. Political banners are discouraged.

Registration forms can be found in the Pinewood News, located in most Munds Park establishments. Or, you can download the registration form here.

For information call: Len Friedlund at (928) 600-3896.

Pinewood News
4th of July Parade Float Contest!

The winners of our 3rd Annual Pinewood News 4th of July Parade Float Contest will be featured on the cover of Pinewood News — along with a special story celebrating their creativity and craft. This is your chance to have your float, your team, and your artistic talent recognized in the community’s favorite publication!

Munds Park July 3rd Electric Light Parade!

Please join us for the 5th annual Electric Light Parade, July 3, 2025. Group assembles at 7 pm in the parking lot next to the Chevron and the parade begins at 8:00 pm.

All lighted motor vehicles are invited to attend. All vehicles must be street legal with licensed drivers. Parade route will be printed in the Pinewood News June 21 & July 3rd issues. Be sure and check the Munds Park Facebook groups and the Pinewood News for any late-breaking updates.

Flashlight Volunteers: We request the assistance of flashlight volunteers to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety along the route. Spectator Safety: In the spirit of safety, we encourage all spectators to bring a flashlight or other lighted item. Let’s illuminate the way together and make this event a shining success. Please remember to keep children and pets under close supervision throughout the evening. Get ready to be dazzled at the 4th Annual Electric Light Parade!

Time to Show Your Stars and Stripes, Munds Park!

PPOA House Decorating Contest

The Pinewood Property Owners Association is once again hosting the Annual 4th of July Home Decorating Contest, and this is your chance to let your patriotic pride shine!

Prizes:

First Place: $200
Second Place: $150
Third Place: $100

Whether you're lining your roof with flags, wrapping the porch in red, white, and blue, or lighting up the night with star-spangled style, go big and show the spirit of the season!

Deadline to Enter: July 2 at 5 PM

Judging: July 3

Daytime entries will be judged at 4 PM
Lighted displays will be judged at 8 PM

No late entries will be accepted.

Winners will be notified via Facebook, and awards will be given at the annual PPOA meeting in July. Let’s make this the most patriotic block party in the Parl, get decorating!

To enter, please call Gail (623) 670-0255