News File Photo of Minions marching in the 4th of July parade in Alpena.

ALPENA – HPC Credit Union is now accepting registration forms for the HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Parade. This year’s theme is Parading Through 250 Years of America. This should be the dominating factor in preparing your entry and from there let your imagination take over. Entries will be judged on theme, creativity and appearance. Appropriate music is highly encouraged.

The parade begins at 11 a.m. on July 4 at the Alpena County Fairgrounds, ending in the large parking lot on the right before the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

There is no entry fee this year for the parade.

Registration forms are available at HPC Credit Union on Ripley or Chisholm or at www.hpccu.com à Resources à Fourth of July Parade 2026. Forms must be turned in by 5 p.m. on June 24. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Winners will be announced on HPC Credit Union Fourth of July Facebook page after the parade and in the press on July 6. Prizes will be given for first and second place in commercial and non-commercial categories.

For questions, contact HPC Credit Union’s VP of Marketing, Ellie Hoes (989) 340-1923