FIRST-EVER McDonald County Cross-County Independence Day Parade
McDonald County R-1 School District and McDonald County Veterans Events
Description
McDonald County, get ready to make HISTORY! Join us for the FIRST-EVER McDonald County Cross-County Independence Day Parade as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in a BIG way! This one-of-a-kind patriotic convoy will travel approximately 75 scenic miles across McDonald County, bringing communities together for an unforgettable July 4th celebration! Starting Location:
McDonald County High School Parking Lot Line-Up Begins: 9:30 AM
Parade Departs: 10:00 AM sharpThe parade route will travel through:
Anderson
Lanagan
Southwest City
Noel
Jane
Powell
Longview
Goodman
Pineville
Plus beautiful rural roads across McDonald County! Parade order will include:
McDonald County Sheriff’s Office Escort
Fire Departments from across the county
American Legion Riders
Show cars, trucks, motorcycles, Jeeps, and more! ALL street-legal vehicles are welcome as long as they can maintain posted speed limits. Decorate your ride in red, white, and blue!
Make some patriotic noise!
Invite your friends and family!
Be part of a historic county-wide celebration! The parade will end around 12:30–1:00 PM at the Anderson Town Hole, where participants can grab lunch from local food trucks and continue the celebration. Why join?
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
Unite communities across McDonald County
Enjoy a fun daytime event that won’t interfere with evening celebrations
Create memories and make local history Candidates, community groups, veterans organizations, businesses, and families are all encouraged to participate! Contact event organizer Luap McKeever at 479.586.3825 for more information! Sponsored by the McDonald County High School JROTC Let’s fill the roads with patriotism, pride, and community spirit.
McDonald County… let’s make history together!
McDonald County High School Parking Lot Line-Up Begins: 9:30 AM
Parade Departs: 10:00 AM sharpThe parade route will travel through:
Anderson
Lanagan
Southwest City
Noel
Jane
Powell
Longview
Goodman
Pineville
Plus beautiful rural roads across McDonald County! Parade order will include:
McDonald County Sheriff’s Office Escort
Fire Departments from across the county
American Legion Riders
Show cars, trucks, motorcycles, Jeeps, and more! ALL street-legal vehicles are welcome as long as they can maintain posted speed limits. Decorate your ride in red, white, and blue!
Make some patriotic noise!
Invite your friends and family!
Be part of a historic county-wide celebration! The parade will end around 12:30–1:00 PM at the Anderson Town Hole, where participants can grab lunch from local food trucks and continue the celebration. Why join?
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
Unite communities across McDonald County
Enjoy a fun daytime event that won’t interfere with evening celebrations
Create memories and make local history Candidates, community groups, veterans organizations, businesses, and families are all encouraged to participate! Contact event organizer Luap McKeever at 479.586.3825 for more information! Sponsored by the McDonald County High School JROTC Let’s fill the roads with patriotism, pride, and community spirit.
McDonald County… let’s make history together!
McDonald County High School
100 Stampede Drive, Anderson, MO 64831
Jul 04, 2026
9:30 AM CDT to 1:00 PM CDT