Vendor Application

Become a Vendor at the July 4th Celebration!
Showcase your goods or services at our festive evening event at F.T. Proctor Park from 6–11 PM. Vendors must bring their own tents, tables, and supplies.
The vendor fee is
$200 and includes a designated space at the park.


**Space is Limited** — apply now and pay directly on the website using PayPal!

Vendor agrees to provide own supplies, (tent, grills, tables, chairs, signage, product, and other necessary items for this event), and assume responsibility of set-up and to keep area clean and presentable. Vendor is also responsible to obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits and insurances required by law.


All vendors hereby agree to indemnify the City of Utica, Utica Center for Development, and all event sponsors, volunteers, agents, and officers associated with the 20245 Independence Day activities, and hold them harmless from any and all claims, damages, actions, liabilities and expenses arising from or out of any loss, damage to property, or injury to any persons which may be due to any act of omission of said event participants, or their agents, contractors, volunteers or employees. This agreement is executed by the authorized representative of the respective organization or business and shall serve to bind all persons associated with the aforementioned event. It shall be the responsibility of the undersigned to inform all persons associated with said unit as to the terms of this agreement including the liability and all matters relating to conduct during the event. Failure to adhere to this agreement, may result in immediate and/or future removal of the Independence Day activities. 

Parade Participation Sign-Up

Join the 2025 Independence Day Parade!
Celebrate July 4th with us in Utica by marching in this year’s Independence Day Parade! Whether you're part of a float, dance group, classic car club, or just want to walk in celebration, we welcome all entries.


Registration is FREE — just fill out the form to let us know your group details. Music is welcome!


📍 Parade starts at 10 AM | Utica, NY

Contact Us

There is NO COST for Parade Entry ~ FREE Registration

All parade participants hereby agree to indemnify the City of Utica and Utica Center for Development, and all event sponsors, volunteers, agents, officers associated with the 2025 Independence Day parade and its activities, and hold them harmless from any and all claims, damages, actions, liabilities and expenses arising from or out of any loss, damage to property, or injury to any persons which may be due to any act of omission of said parade participants, or their agents, contractors, volunteers or employees. This agreement is executed by the authorized representative of the respective organization and shall serve to bind all persons associated with the aforementioned parade unit. It shall be the responsibility of the undersigned to inform all persons associated with said unit as to the terms of this agreement including the liability and all matters relating to conduct during the parade. Failure to adhere to this agreement, the Parade Rules and Regulations, or the direction of parade personnel may result in immediate and/or future removal of the Independence Day parade.

Feel free to call us with any questions!


(315) 765-0975