2025 Freedom Days Electric Light Parade

9:00 pm, Friday July 4

Downtown Farmington

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Join us on July 4 for the return of the Four Corners' premiere Independence Day event! Marching bands, flag displays, and more travel though the streets of Farmington lit up by thousands of twinkling lights. Fun for all ages and FREE to view!


See more Freedom Days events  here.


Nominations are now open in three categories for individuals to serve as parade marshals. 

Anyone can nominate worthy individuals for Veteran of the Year, First Responder of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. 


We are also seeking someone to sing the Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem) to start the parade, and God Bless America.



Applications for parade entries open on May 1 and will be limited to the first 100 entries.

To participate in the 2025 Freedom Days Electric Light Parade, please fill out the Christmas Parade form linked below. Payment is due before June 30, 2025.


Parade entry prices through June 1:

Commercial $100

Non-profit/Government: $50 (Proof of non profit status is required)

School Groups: Free (One group per school)


PRICES WILL GO UP AFTER JUNE 1

Commercial: $150, Non-profit:$75.


The final day for entries is June 15. No entries will be accepted at lineup.


Parade line-up will begin at 7:00PM.

Entries will not be allowed in the line-up area before 7 PM. Please report to staging area at Butler Avenue and Main Street to sign in and receive your judging number. Do not trespass on the property owned by The Colosseum.

  • • If you are dropping off parade participants, please be prepared to exit the staging area immediately. Only vehicles in the parade will be allowed in the staging area.
  • • If you have several vehicles in your entry, please arrive at the line-up area at the same time. Late entries will not be allowed to participate in the parade.
  • • All floats must be decorated before entering the staging area due to time and space constraints. Due to the roundabouts on downtown Main Street, parade entries cannot exceed 40 feet in length. In order to address safety concerns, the Farmington Police Department has issued rules and regulations for all parades in Farmington.
  • • YOU MAY NOT THROW CANDY TO THE CROWD
  • • YOU MAY WALK THE PARADE ROUTE WITH YOUR FLOAT AND HAND OUT CANDY.
  • • Groups who perform along the parade route may perform a maximum of three times for one minute each time.
  • • The group may also perform in front of the judge's stand for a reasonable time. We understand that it is fun to interact with the crowd.


We encourage you to have fun but please do so in a safe manner. Our wish is for everyone to have fun and to be safe.

Please contact one of our volunteers wearing a Safety Vest before or during the parade if you need assistance.


Parade Entry Application Form

Parade Marshal Nominations now open!

We are looking for three San Juan County residents to serve as parade marshals!

Any person can nominate worthy individuals as Veteran of the Year, First Responder of the Year, and Grand Marshal.

These three marshals should embody the spirit of community, be a positive role model, and serve their fellow persons with dignity.

The marshals will be chosen by a committee of peers, and must be willing to participate in the parade.


Click below to submit your nomination.

Grand Marshal Nomination Form Veteran of the Year Nomination Form First Responder of the Year Nomination Form

Vocalists wanted!

If you would like to sing the National Anthem to start the parade, please record yourself singing the song of your choice and email it to info@filmfourcorners.org . Remember, you will be singing in person and in front of a crowd. There will be an opportunity to sound check before the parade.