Annual Fourth of July Parade held in downtown The Dalles in celebration of Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary. Parade participation is open to businesses, organizations, schools, clubs, nonprofits, families, and community groups. Registration fee includes entry into the official parade lineup and helps support parade operations and event expenses.
Location: Starts at 6th and Webber
Registration ends on 6/26/2026
Click below to complete your registration for the 2026 Fourth of July Parade in downtown The Dalles.
Complete the registration form below to participate in the 2026 Fourth of July Parade in downtown The Dalles. Registration is required for all parade entries and helps organizers coordinate lineup placement, staging, safety, and event communication. A confirmation email and receipt will be provided upon successful submission.
2026 Show in the Shade Registration 8/7/2026 - 8/9/2026
SCHEDULE: AUGUST 7-9, 2026
Friday, Aug 7:4-7pm Show Registration @ Burgerville, downtown The Dalles
7-9:45pm, “NEON CRUISE” 2nd & 3rd Streets, downtown
Saturday, Aug 8: 8-10am, “SHOW IN THE SHADE” registration, Sorosis Park, 300 E Scenic Dr
GOODIE BAGS & DASH PLAQUES for the first 250 entries
10am-Noon JUDGING
Noon All ballots due in
1:00pm Winning raffle numbers posted
1:30pm Live Auction
2-3pm Awards Ceremony
Sunday, Aug 9: ''Dufur Threshing Bee & Car Show''
7:00am-9:00am Registration | Dufur City Park
9:00am-2:30pm Show
2:30pm Awards
The “Neon Cruise” is a unique privilege. This means NO BURNOUTS!All traffic & safety rules are strictly enforced and illegal/unsafe behavior will be dealt with by local “no-nonsense” law enforcement and result in expulsion from the cruise.
WAIVER: I hereby acknowledge that I am voluntarily choosing to participate in an event that involves some risk to myself and my property. Accordingly, I hereby release The Mid-Columbia Car Club, The Dalles Chamber of Commerce, the City of the Dalles, and all other sponsors and their members, officers, employees, agents, family, friends and pets from any and all liability for injury, damage or insult (real, imagined or invented by some creative lawyer) in connection with this event. I further attest this vehicle is covered by auto liability insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the State of Oregon. Location: The Dalles, Oregon various depending on events The Dalles , OR 97058
Thank you for registering for 33rd Cruise the Gorge event. We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us, 541-296-2231.
This email confirms that your registration has been accepted.
We will see you August 7 - 9, 2026 in The Dalles Oregon.