Congratulations to the 2026 City of Canandaigua July 4th Parade Award Winners!

WOW...what an incredible Independence Day celebration! With this year's "Celebrate 250!" theme, more than 75 community organizations filled Canandaigua’s Main Street with creativity, patriotism, music, history, and hometown pride. Thank you to every participant, volunteer, sponsor, judge, public safety officer, and the thousands of spectators who helped make this year's parade one of our biggest and best ever!

2026 Parade Award Winners

Grand Marshal Award – "Special Delivery" – Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum

Canandaigua Mayor's Community Award – Rotary Club of Canandaigua & Finger Lakes     Community Band

Best Use of the 250 Theme – Susan B. Anthony Trial – Town of Canandaigua Special Events

Historic Patriotism Award – Canandaigua Chapter NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution)

Canandaigua BID Award – Unique Toy Shop

Outstanding Float – Family Promise of Ontario County

First Responders Award – Canandaigua Fire Department & Canandaigua Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Most Creative Entry – WWII Veteran Gene Gerrard portraying George Washington – Town & City of Canandaigua Republican Committee

Top Musical Performance – Feadan Or Pipe Band

Patriotic Spirit Award – Boy Scout Troop 32

Congratulations to all of our award winners and thank you to every organization that participated. Your dedication, imagination, and community spirit made this year's Celebrate 250! parade an unforgettable tribute to America and to the wonderful community we call home.