July 4, 2026
The Independence Day Family Parade takes place in North Wildwood on July 4, 2026. Registration begins at 8:15 AM near 12th and JFK Boulevard, and the parade starts at 9:00 AM, traveling north on JFK Boulevard to 3rd Avenue. Families decorate bikes, wagons, strollers, scooters, and low-speed vehicles in red, white, and blue themes, with prizes awarded for the best decorations. The event is free, has no rain date, and advance registration information is available through North Wildwood Recreation.