20 May Best 4th In The North Announces Grand Marshal – Accepting Parade Applications
The Ticonderoga Best 4thIn The North Committee, a sub-committee of the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (TMSP), is honored to announce that Tom Dedrick, Owner and Operator of Dedrick’s Tree Service is the 2022 Grand Marshal for the Best 4th In The North parade. Tom Dedrick and Dedrick’s Tree Service supports numerous local non-profits, the Best 4th In The North, Ticonderoga Hometown Hero’s banner committee, and provides hours of volunteer service in Ticonderoga.
“Congratulations to Tom Dedrick! We are grateful for your continued support and dedication to the community, many programs, and for your countless hours that you volunteer for the betterment of Ticonderoga. This year we received an overwhelming number of Grand Marshal nominations with the final tally being very close between several nominees,” stated Debbie Barber – Best 4th In The North Committee Chairperson.
The committee is encouraging the community to participate in the parade in a variety of ways. Parade participants are encouraged to register as early as possible for planning purposes. The committee would like to see floats from attractions, businesses, sports teams, clubs, organizations, etc. The committee encourages everyone to use the theme “Christmas In July.” There is no charge to participate in the parade but all entries must be family friendly and follow all parade guidelines.
The theme for the 2022 Parade and Celebration is “Christmas In July.” Parade applications can be found at www.timainstreet.org, www.ticonderogany.com, or picked up at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TMSP Coordinator) office in Downtown Ticonderoga. Past participants will be mailed a parade application as well.
Expanded and updated parade participant rules have been created by the committee. All parade participants must read and sign off on the rules as well as submit an application by the stated deadline of June 24th, 2022. No exceptions will be made. The entrance for check in for the parade will take place as you enter Race Track Road at the Route 74 entrance.
The Best 4th In the North Celebration attracts many visitors to the Ticonderoga area every year which supports local businesses and the local economy. A schedule for the 2022 celebration is currently being finalized by the committee. The celebration will take place July 1st – 4th, 2022 with a grand fireworks display, parade, Montcalm Mile (organized by the LaChute Road Runners), music, food, vendors, rides, games, and much more. The committee is working to bring new aspects to the event.
Without the support of our area businesses and community members the Best 4th In The North celebration would not be possible. The celebration costs approximately $32,000 each year with most of that being raised by the volunteer committee. The Town of Ticonderoga does support the celebration with $10,000.
Donations in support of the committee’s efforts are tax-deductible as the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership is a 501c3 Not-For Profit organization.
The Best 4th in The North committee is in need of more volunteers to help with the planning, fundraising and during the celebration. The committee typically meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM at the Chamber Office in Downtown Ticonderoga.
Stay up to date with news including information on the celebration, fundraisers, and more by liking and following the Best 4th In The North, Downtown Ticonderoga, and the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce on facebook. You can also visit www.timainstreet.org or www.ticonderogany.com.
Best 4th In The North Committee – The Best 4th In The North Committee is dedicated to providing area residents and visitors with the best 4th of July experience in the North Country. For more information visit www.timainstreet.org. You can also contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-585-6619 or stop by 94 Montcalm Street, Suite 1 in downtown Ticonderoga.
Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership – The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (TMSP) is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization established in 2007. Its mission is to create and enhance the economic, historic and social development of Ticonderoga’s traditional business district, employing the National Trust Main Street Center’s guidelines for organization, design, promotion and economic restructuring. Meetings are held monthly and volunteers are always welcome. Like the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership on facebook to stay up to date on TMSP events, news and more. For more information on the TMSP visit www.timainstreet.org.