2023 4th of July Parade

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Downtown Bettendorf


Bring your family and friends to the 2023 4th of July Parade, which will be held on Tuesday, July 4 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Bettendorf!

4th of July Parade Entry Form


Parade Route
The procession begins at the intersection of 23rd Street and State Street and will go east on State Street, curve around to Grant Street, west on Grant Street to 16th Street, turning south on 16th Street, east on State Street, and ends at 21st Street:

Parade Route Map - Copy

Parade Grand Marshal
larry  Meet this year's 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal - Larry Makoben!
Larry is a veteran and very recently attended the Honor Flight of the Quad‐Cities. He has been a member of the 4th of July committee for the past 25 years and each year Larry shows his pride and dedication to our community.

Throughout the years Larry has served on various boards, committees, and business associations including the following: 
Bettendorf Park Board Chairman 1998‐2021 (22 Years)
QC Morning Optimist Club – Current Member
Quad Cities Chamber – Current Member
Bettendorf Fourth of July Committee (1998 – and current member – so 25 years)
Board of Directors and Founding Member of Bettendorf Business Network (BBN) – Current Member

Parade Live Stream Information
If you can't make it to downtown Bettendorf to watch the parade, we are livestreaming it on the City's YouTube Channel (CLICK HERE) and on the City's Facebook Page (CLICK HERE).

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