July 4th, 2020 DOVFD Parade Update
July 4th Parade
The DOVFD is happy to continue the tradition with our 40th Annual July 4th Parade! The parade this year will be longer (13.2 miles) and will course through the town of Double Oak. With the longer route, and with a faster pace this year (10-15 MPH) we are limiting participation to vehicles only. There are some neighborhoods that we are limiting to DOVFD only due to tight turning points and traffic control. The parade map and approximate times are provided.
8:30 Pepperport/Plantation- Engines Only
8:30 Line-up at Simmons & Oak Trail (N)
9:00 The Oaks
9:10 Woodlands
9:15 Taylor Oaks
9:26 Thornhill Estates
9:35 Carruth Estates
9:45 Oakview
9:47 Cross Timbers Dr
9:55 Fire Department
9:59 Twin Lakes
10:05 Meadow Knoll
10:13- Finish at Waketon & Chinn Chapel
DOVFD/DOPD ONLY
10:15 Chapel Hill Dr
10:20 Estates of Double Oak
Parade line-up will be on Simmons Road facing south at Oak Trail (north side)
Traffic control from DOPD will terminate at Chinn Chapel and Waketon
If you live along the parade route, please have vehicles removed from the street the morning of the 4th.
Full parade can be seen along Kings Road adjacent to Downing MS track- please park in the Downing lot.
We will have raffle tickets for sale from 8:30-11:00 at the Fire Station
We will not have food/beverages for sale.
It is encouraged and recommended to follow all CDC health guidelines for outdoor activity.
Times are approximate depending on speed- listen for the sirens!!!
Important Advisory:
Be aware there are some locations along the parade route that have low tree limbs.
Let’s have a fun and safe Double Oak morning celebrating the 4th of July.
For the latest information stay up to date by visiting the DOVFD website at https://www.dovfd.org/
