4th of July Parade Information

Andy Doherty
Jul 2
2 min read

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR 2025

Scioto, Coffman, and Jerome band directors met with the City of Dublin this spring to make sure the parade drop off is a safer and easier process than in previous years. Please see this important information from the City of Dublin regarding the new procedures.

Summer uniforms will be passed out during rehearsal tomorrow, July 3rd. Please carefully review and follow the updated drop off instructions from the City of Dublin. You should arrive at the prescribed time in your summer uniform, with your instrument, and no case.

END OF PARADE PICK-UP

Students will need to arrange to meet their families somewhere following their parade performance - We will NOT end the parade where it begins. The parade will end at 181 S. High St.
Parents should either meet their child there or arrange to meet them somewhere along the parade route. Once we finish the parade, it is the student's responsibility to meet their ride.

UPDATED DROP-OFF PROCEDURES

Parade Drop-Off and Staging Instructions – Dublin High School Marching Bands

Band Member Drop-Off Location: Staging Lot 1 – 485 Metro Place South

Assigned Drop-Off Times at Staging Lot 1

BAND	REPORT TIME
Jerome	9:45 a.m.
Scioto	10:00 a.m.
Coffman	10:15 a.m.

Important Notes:

Please follow the assigned drop-off times by school to reduce traffic congestion on Metro Place South
Staging Lot 1 is for:
- Drop-off & unloading
- Warm-ups
- Unit number organization for moving/marching from staging lot 1 to 2

Staging & Parade Entry Process

After warm-up and unit organization at Staging Lot 1, all bands will march across Metro Place South (during road closure) to Staging Lot 2.
Metro Place South CLOSED 10:35 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. (Frantz Rd to 495 Metro Pl S) for safe transfer of all marching bands.

Staging Lot 2 Details:

Bands 2 & 3 (Scioto & Coffman): Final lineup for merging into the parade route.
Band 1 (Jerome):
Continues marching down the side street between Graeter’s Ice Cream and Staging Lot 2
Prepares to merge onto Metro Place North
Performs the National Anthem with the Dublin Honor Guard in front of Chase Bank to start the parade

Please strictly follow all time slots and directional instructions to ensure a smooth, safe, and timely start to the parade.