Clay County

Orange Park 4th of July car parade: What you need to know

If you’re looking for something fun to do during the 4th of July weekend, you’re in luck! The Town of Orange Park will be hosting a car parade on Saturday July 4, starting at 9 a.m.

The parade will begin at BestBet and travel south on River Road turning onto Kingsley Avenue. It will then cross U.S. 17, continue west, turning right on to Plainfield Avenue, before disbanding at the intersection of Plainfield Avenue and Wells Road.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to show off their patriotic spirit and decorate their yards and porches.

If you want to watch the car parade from along the sidewalk, here are the best locations the Town of Orange Park suggested:

  • River Road at these intersections: Loring Avenue, Campbell Avenue,Blake Avenue or Stiles Avenue
  • River Road in front of Moosehaven (Street parking is available along the eastern portion of Kingsley Avenue. )
  • Kingsley Avenue (Parking is available in the FDOT Park & Ride lot located in the southeast corner of the CVS/Winn-Dixie lot which is at the corner of US17 and Kingsley Avenue.)
  • Plainfield Avenue (Parking is available at Orange Park Elementary and The Springs Church.)

For more information, visit the town’s website: www.TownOfOrangePark.com/4th-Of-July-Parade