Independence Day Parade & Decorated Bike Contest

The Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to hold its decorated bike contest and Independence Day parade in Severna Park on Saturday, July 11. Patch’s event listing says the bike contest will run from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 1 Holly Ave., followed by the parade from 10 a.m. to noon. Organizers describe the event as a family-oriented Independence Day tradition for children and local residents. The chamber-linked listings say there is no registration fee for the bike contest and that children who take part later join the parade. ### Where and when does the event start? Saturday, July 11, is the listed date for both the decorated bike contest and the parade in Severna Park. Patch’s calendar page says the bike contest begins at 9:15 a.m. at 1 Holly Ave. and continues until 10 a.m. (patch.com) The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and run until noon, according to Patch and other event listings tied to the chamber’s Independence Day programming. The Holly Avenue address is identified as the chamber gathering point for check-in and judging before children move into the parade. (patch.com) ### Who is organizing the bike contest? The Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce is identified in the event listings as the organizer of the decorated bike contest. Patch says the chamber holds the contest as part of its Independence Day festivities in Severna Park. (patch.com) Severna Park Voice’s event notice says the contest is aimed at younger residents and invites children to decorate bikes, tricycles and wagons. That listing says participants gather at the chamber for games, activities and judging before the parade begins. ### What do children need to know before joining? (patch.com) Bike helmets are required for children taking part, according to Patch’s July 11 event page. Organizers say the children in the contest later join the 2026 Independence Day Parade. There is no fee to register, according to Patch and Severna Park Voice. (severnaparkvoice.com) Severna Park Voice also lists award categories including “Most Original,” “Most Beautiful,” and “Most Patriotic,” with first-, second- and third-place placements. ### Why is the parade being held on July 11 instead of July 4? (patch.com) July 11 became the new parade date after organizers rescheduled the event from the July 4 holiday weekend. WMAR reported on July 3 that organizers announced on Facebook that the parade had been moved to July 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, in Severna Park. (severnaparkvoice.com) The Baltimore Chronicle reported that the change was made because of extreme heat. That report said the Severna Park Independence Day Parade was moved to July 11 from its earlier date. ### Where can families find the latest details? Patch’s Severna Park calendar page carries the July 11 event listing with the contest and parade times. (wmar2news.com) The listing says the event is free and includes games for participants before the parade. (baltimorechronicle.com) Severna Park Voice’s event page lists the chamber’s contact email, info@GSPACC.com, and phone number, 410-647-3900, for additional information. The same listing says registration information is available through a chamber-linked event page ahead of Saturday’s activities at 1 Holly Ave. (severnaparkvoice.com) (patch.com)