America 250 Parade

The Gaston 250 Committee is partnering with the Town of Dallas -- Gaston County's original county seat -- to host a countywide celebration of America's 250th birthday. The parade kicks off a day of celebrations in Dallas for everyone to enjoy! Parade entries are by invitation only from our committee and will be capped at 125 entrants to keep the parade at a manageable size. Entrants will line up at the Ingles Market parking lot at 715 W. Trade Street, beginning at 1 p.m. Entrants must be in line no later than 1:45 p.m. to ensure a prompt 2 p.m. start time. Free children and family activities will start at the museum at noon. Parade starts at 2pm. Dallas 4th of July concert at 6pm.