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4th of July Parade Volunteers
Every Spring we seek volunteers, whether individually or in groups, to assist with the 4th of July Parade here in Everett. Find out how you can help downtown Everett’s largest event and one of the top parades in the North Puget Sound.
To register as a volunteer, please click on this link. (https://bit.ly/2VJTh2U)
Scroll to the bottom of the page for parade positions.
If you would like to volunteer, please submit your information on our online form.
For more information, contact the Everett Office of Emergency Management by email or by phone at (425) 257-8111.
Training/Meetings (Required)
All four of these dates will be the same required training. Please pick one of these dates to attend training.
- Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. All volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
- Saturday, June 8, 2019, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
- Thursday, June 13, 2019, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. All volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
- Sunday, June 30, 2019, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. All volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
*Required Meeting
- Monday, July 1, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. — Required Final Meeting for All Volunteers
If you are unable to make the two required meetings, please contact us so we can work with you.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Thursday, July 11, 2019 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This is the time we celebrate you and your work.
All of the above meetings are held at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave, Everett, WA 98201.
- To give back to your community and country on this great national holiday!
- To be part of a team!
- Free experience! Gain leadership, disaster preparedness and organizational skills!
- To meet new people!
- To experience the parade close-up and meet parade entries!
- The great T-shirts!
- Writing a resume? Employers love to see that an employee volunteers and cares about their community.
- Applying for college? Volunteerism can make you stand out from the rest.
- To do something different from your job for fun! to expand your horizons!
- To get to feel in charge and in control of downtown Everett.
Parade Control / Marshal Control Group
Parade marshals walk along with the parade to coordinate the timing and spacing of the parade participants and keep the spectators out of the parade route.
Requirements
Extensive walking.
Friendly under stress.
Ability to take instructions/give commands.
Not afraid to walk in front of thousands of people.
Traffic Barricade Control Unit
Staff street closure barricades to ensure the safety of parade participants and viewers.
Requirements
Ability to stand/sit for an extended time.
Move a light-weight barricade sign.
Friendly under stress.
Parking and Dispersal Branch
Greet and direct arriving and dispersing parade participants to and from staging and parking areas.
Requirements
Ability to stand for long periods of time. Friendly and outgoing with a wish to be helpful under stress.
Provide good verbal instruction to parade participants.
Ability to give and follow hand/arm signals for directing traffic.
Friendly and outgoing, and helpful under stress.
Communications
Provide radio communication between the divisions, groups, and units.
Requirements
Must be a licensed amateur radio operator.
Have your own Ham radio.
Be able to verbally relay clear and concise information on the radio.
Sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time based on the assignment.
Supply and Equipment Unit
Check out and distribute equipment to volunteers and then check back in all equipment (This unit may also participate in other units during the parade).
Requirements
Lift/move light-weight equipment.
Parade Entry Check-In Unit
Check in the arriving parade entries.
This unit may also participate in other units during the parade.
Requirements
Paperwork
Detail oriented
Friendly demeanor.
Volunteer Check-In Unit
Check-in all volunteers when they arrive and check them back out when they leave.
Those in this position may join other units during the parade.
Requirements
This position is the first set of volunteers to arrive on the day of the parade.
Those in this position may join other units during the parade.
Q: Where should I park, if I am driving?
A: Volunteers will be provided with complimentary parking. The location of volunteer parking is in the lot in back of the Everett Fire Department station located at Oakes & California and where Parade Headquarters is located. From there, it is a brief walk to the Parade Staging Area and Parade Route.
Q: How long will I be needed on parade day?
A: We ask that volunteers check in at the Headquarters between 6:30--7:00 am, depending upon their specific positions. (You will be informed of your exact check-in time by your team leader.) You will be assigned to a specific area, and limited transportation will be available for those unable to walk from Headquarters. The parade begins at 11:00 am. After the parade conclusion, you may be needed for some minor cleanup to return the street to regular traffic. Team Leaders coordinate this effort and then release you to return to the Headquarters, where you will return your equipment and vest and check out. Your volunteer commitment will end about 2:30-3:00 pm.
Q: Will food or beverage be provided to the parade volunteers?
A: At Headquarters in the morning and throughout the day, hot and cold beverages, breakfast-related foods and snacks, and lunch will be provided to all parade volunteers.
Q: Am I allowed to drink alcoholic beverages while volunteering?
A: Volunteers are NOT allowed to consume alcohol while performing their volunteer duties. We strive to run a family-friendly event, so we cannot have intoxicated volunteers representing our event. After the parade is over, you are free to consume "adult" beverages.
Q: Name three things I'll wish I'd brought with me to volunteer on parade day.
A: This would depend on the weather. For a cold day, you'll want to bring a warm hat, warm gloves, and warm shoes. For a sunny day, you'll want to bring sunglasses, suntan lotion, and a hat for shade. Remember - the parade goes on rain, shine, or snow.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: We require clothes to be in good repair and no open toed shoes. We strongly recommend that you dress for the weather. We do want you to stand out better in a crowd so that you are recognizable as being a parade official. To aid in this, we will furnish you with a parade t-shirt that we ask you to wear on the day of the event and an event safety vest to be worn over your own clothing so that you are recognizable as being a parade official. It must be returned at the end of the day so that we can clean and re-use them the following year.
- Answer questions from spectators (Don't worry, we will help you with answers to commonly asked questions).
- Be firm, but friendly. You'll help keep the parade route clear of obstacles.
- Be available from check-in at 6:30 am, until about 2:30 pm
- Be pleasant and helpful.
- Be willing to have fun. Most people who attend are well behaved. So, your job is often not very difficult, meaning you'll have more fun.
