July 4th Parade

The 2026 annual South Belt Fourth of July parade is set to take place Friday, July 4.

Begun in 1986, this will be the yearly parade’s 36th time to roll through the South Belt community, as the event was rained out in 2018.

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 Campus.

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

Community and nonprofit groups may sign up for the parade at no charge. A $50 fee is charged for commercial entries. Payment and entry forms for competing entries must be completed by June 29.

Anyone wishing to enter can complete the form online or complete the downloaded form and bring it to the South Belt-Ellington Leader’s office, located at 11555 Beamer.