The Michigan City Patriotic Parade returns on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, along Franklin Street, celebrating freedom, independence, and community pride. This annual summer tradition features more than 100 parade entries, including local high school bands, emergency vehicles, community organizations, youth groups, church groups, and businesses, all coming together to showcase their community spirit.
Residents and visitors line the streets to cheer on the parade and join in the festivities as Michigan City marks a day of national pride. This year’s theme, America’s 250th Birthday, adds a special touch to the celebration, making it a memorable event for the whole community.
Immediately following the parade, continue the fun at The Braden Fiske Family Fun Day at Ames Field
Event Details:
Date: June 27th, 2026
Parade Start: 11:00 a.m.
Route: Franklin Street
2026 LINEUP:
1. Michigan City Police Department Motor Patrol
2. Michigan City Police Department Honor Guard
3. Michigan City Police Department Chief of Police
4. Michigan City Police Department Patrol Vehicles
5. Michigan City Police Department UTV Units
6. Michigan City Police Department Bicycle Units
7. Michigan City Police Department Vintage Squad Car
8. Michigan City Fire Chief
9. Michigan City Fire Department Ladder Truck
10. Michigan City Fire Department Fire Truck
11. Trail Creek Police Department
12. Long Beach Police Department
13. Pines Fire Department Command Vehicle
14. Pines Fire Department Fire Truck
15. LaPorte County Sheriff Ron Heeg
16. LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office
17. LaPorte County Sheriff’s Posse
18. LaPorte County EMS
19. Indiana State Police
20. Michigan City High School MCJROTC
21. Michigan City Municipal Band
22. Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson-Deuitch
23. Congressman Frank J Mrvan Representing Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
24. Rodney Pol, Jr. for Indiana
25. State Representative Randy Novak
26. City Councilman at Large Don Przybylinski
27. Arnett Construction
28. Grand Marshal Braden Fiske
29. Michigan City Pop Warner Football
30. Michigan City Pop Warner Cheer
31. MCAS Athletics
32. MCHS Cheerleading
33. Michigan City High School Wolfpack Pride Marching Band
34. Michigan City Area Schools Bus
35. Michigan City Area Schools Food Service
36. Michiana Clowns
37. Patriotic Unicycle Rider
38. PrivaDrive
39. Uncle Sam on Stilts
40. LaPorte County Meals on Wheels
41. Xavier Kiner
42. Michigan City Human Rights Commission
43. Michigan City Civil Air Patrol
44. Frank & Edward Skwiat, American Legion Post 451
45. Macalka for Superior Court Judge 3
46. Robert Tylisz Appliance
47. Carl Cayhill, Scentsy
48. Four C’s Car Club
49. Fort Wayne Scottish Pipe & Drum
50. Sullivan Palatek, Inc.
51. Michigan City Girl Scouts
52. JoyRide
53. Michigan City Soul Steppers Drill Team
54. Michigan City Transit
55. Salvation Army of Michigan City
56. Guardian Riders
57. Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions
58. Enchanted Limousine & Transport
59. Automotive Evolution
60. The Wall Gang
61. Michigan City Municipal Airport
62. City Kids New Wave
63. Share Foundation
64. ATA- Diamond Martial Arts
65. Fast Eddie’s Family Haircare
66. Canterbury Theatre
67. MC MaddWrappers
68. Michigan City Piranha Swim
69. Garret’s Lawn Care
70. Code Red Dance Academy
71. Michigan City Ford
72. LaPorte County Republican Party
73. People for Slabaugh
74. Platinum Gymnastics
75. Williams Dedicated
76. Golden Knights Drill Team
77. Alpha Epsilon Alpha Omega Michigan City Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
78. JB West
79. 1940 Ford Pickup Truck
80. Epic Centre Dance Studio
81. Faith City Church
82. Emmanuel Funeral Home
83. Blue Trucks Trailer Company
84. Pentecostals of Michigan City
85. Cycle Paths Bicycle Club
86. We All In Recovery, Inc.
87. Chief Cornerstone Christian Center
88. Swanson Center
89. Phillip Kohler
90. 219ers Inc
91. LaPorte County Democrats
92. Moose Lodge 980 Family Center
93. LaPorte Community Federal Credit Union
94. Orak Shrine Fire Truck
95. Orak Shrine Children Transportation Van
96. Orak Shrine Oriental Band
97. Orak Shrine Fezz Float
98. Orak Shrine Classic Cars
99. Orak Shrine Mini Cars
100. Orak Shrine Motorcycles
101. Jaime Oss for Judge
102. Full Gospel Church
103. Pink Pressure Dance Company
104. Dunes Nutrition
105. Great Lakers Auto Club
106. Shay Auto
107. Gann Mechanical
108. Burn ‘Em Brewing
109. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
110. Patrick’s Grille
111. Alick’s Home Medical
112. Servant’s Heart Baptist Church
113. Beachside Cleaners
114. Michigan City Christian Church VBS Barnyard Bash
115. Garrett’s Lawn Care
116. Grandma & Grandpa Built A Float
117. Caledonia Kilty Pipe Band
118. Michigan City Special Events