July 4th Parade route changed!

The 2025 annual South Belt Fourth of July parade returns this year, set to take place Thursday, July 4.

Begun in 1986, this will be the yearly parade’s 35th time to roll through the South Belt community, as the event was rained out in 2018.

Due to road construction this year’s parade will begin at Sagemont Church, located at 11300 S. Sam Houston Pkwy. E. The route will head south on Hughes to Blackhawk, then left on Blackhawk to Scarsdale and left on Scarsdale before traveling onto Beamer to the parade’s final destination at San Jacinto College South.

All residents, organizations and businesses are welcome to participate in the event. Participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles and floats, as prizes will be awarded in various categories.

Community and nonprofit groups may sign up for the parade at no charge, unless they wish to be eligible for a trophy. A $50 fee is charged for commercial entries. Noncommercial entries may enter the contest for $25. Payment and entry forms for competing entries must be dropped off at the South Belt Leader office.

Entry forms are available online and the Leader office, located at 11555 Beamer at Beltway 8. Noncompeting entries may complete the entry form online.