The West Allis Independence Parade is an annual holiday tradition and brings in about 6,000 attendees each year. This year's parade features floats, marching bands, vintage vehicles, and live performances.

Parade route starts at 77th Street and Greenfield Avenue, continues east on Greenfield towards 70th Street, and ends at Orchard Ave.

Want to get involved in the parade? Marching bands, civic groups, and entertainment acts are encouraged to apply by June 18, 2025. 

The parade marshaling area is at the intersection of 77th Street and Greenfield Avenue. All groups should report no later than 6:30 p.m. Parade Line-Up will be emailed approximately one week prior to the parade and will be posted on this webpage. We recommend when you arrive to please see one of the parade marshals to confirm your parade lineup number. Please Note: For safety purposes, no motor vehicles will be allowed on 77th Street. All motorized vehicles will be marshaled on Greenfield Avenue at 77th Street going west and can begin to report to this area at 6 p.m. All marching, walking units, and participants will be marshaled on 77th St. north of Greenfield Ave. All marching, walking units, and participants can report to this area beginning at 6:15 p.m. Do not line up with your unit's vehicle/float. All vehicles/floats and their unit's marchers/walkers will be joined together at the parade start area. This is for the safety of ALL participants. 

For questions, please email the Tourism and Event Manager.

Want to support the parade? We can't make it happen without the help from our community and local businesses! No dollar amount is too small. Learn how you can help support this time-honored tradition with sponsorship opportunities.

Red Rocket Sponsor

• Granite Hills Hospital

Sparkler Sponsor
Downtown West Allis BID
Grebe's Bakery
Heritage Senior Living
Ozinga Bros.
West Allis Heating & Air Conditioning

True Blue Sponsor
Bear Country, Inc.
DRM Electrical
Dunkin'
Iron Workers Local Union No. 8
Wildcard Gymnastics

Friend of the Parade
Dunn Sporting Goods
Women's Club of West Allis