M.E. Lyons YMCA

Join the M.E. Lyons YMCA Fourth of July Parade Crew! Get ready for one of the BIGGEST and most fun celebrations of the summer! The M.E. Lyons YMCA is hitting the streets for the Fourth of July Parade, and we want YOU, your family, and your patriotic spirit to join us! ❤️🤍💙 Help us decorate the bus, wave to the crowd, spread Y spirit, and celebrate our amazing community together. Dress in your favorite red, white, and blue gear and get ready for a morning full of fun, music, smiles, and community pride! 🎉 Parade Details & Route 📅 Saturday, July 4 🕙 Parade Begins at 10:00 AM The parade begins at Beechmont Fire Station #6 (Anderson Township Operations Center) and travels west on Beechmont, ending at Anderson Towne Center (Kroger). 🚌 YMCA Bus Decorating Meet at the YMCA at 8:00 AM to help decorate the bus before heading to the parade lineup area. 🚶 Parade Walkers Meet-Up Walkers should meet behind the Sheriff’s Office at 7970 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255, Meet between 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM ⚠️ Important Reminder: Beechmont traffic closes promptly at 9:30 AM, so please arrive on time! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚗 Parking & Drop-Off Info 🚦 Recommended Drop-Off Area: Intersection near Ollie’s & Raising Cane’s, 7900 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255 🅿️ YMCA Parking: Limited transportation is available from the YMCA to Lot C. If parking at the YMCA, please notify Bridget Behrmann as soon as possible. 🅿️ Parking Near Parade Start: • Forestville Baptist (7-minute walk) • Currito (4-minute walk) • Immaculate Heart (8-minute walk) 🅿️ Parking Near Parade End: • Anderson High School • Anderson Hills Church 🚍 Shuttle Service: Available from 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM from end-of-parade parking locations to the parade start. Please note there is no shuttle back after the parade. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎇 Bring your friends, family, your Y spirit, and your patriotic pride as we celebrate Independence Day together! We can't wait to celebrate with you! Questions? Please contact Bridget Behrmann! TO REGISTER: Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the blue Volunteer button next to the volunteer activity that interests you. A Y Staff member will be in touch with you closer to the event to confirm activities and provide any training needed.