Here’s how to save your spot for the Greeley Independence Day Parade (the right way)

By Kelly Ragan

Have you saved your spot for the Independence Day Parade?

As the Fourth of July nears, City of Greeley officials want to remind folks of city guidelines for when and how to save a spot to enjoy the parade.  

According to a news release, city staff will be conducting regular maintenance of city property along the parade route until the close of business on Friday, July 1. That includes spots along the parade route, such as City Hall, Lincoln Park, and the Greeley Rec Center.

This means you should NOT try to mark or save your spot before that.  

Here’s what the city recommends:

1.    Refrain from saving any spaces until after 4 p.m. Friday, July 1.

2.    Do not place any kind of tape, strings attached to stakes, tarps, plastic, or blankets on the grass, sidewalks, or other hard surfaces. They become tripping hazards and cause damage to grass and solid surfaces. Because these items impede park staff’s ability to continue with maintenance, they will be removed.

3.    Do not use any type of paint on the grass, sidewalks, or other hard surfaces to save a spot along the route.

4.    Use chalk when marking spaces on sidewalks and hard surface areas, but nothing on grassy areas.

For questions about these recommendations and guidelines, call the City of Greeley Parks Division at 970-350-9390.