Organized by the Ann Arbor Jaycees, the 71st annual event has carnival rides, games and food.

This July, floats, bands and parade participants will weave along a route starting at the William St. and State St. intersection and ending at Thompson Street.

Festivities will run between 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week, then from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Ann Arbor Jaycees have announced changes to this year's Fourth of July Parade.

The annual Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade is coming back to Tree Town but it’s going to be a little different.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, Washtenaw County residents can join Ann Arbor Jaycees and Pittsfield Township Parks and Recreation for summer fun, food and games.

The annual Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July parade has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

From meal deals at Ann Arbor restaurants to virtual parades, weve found four ways to celebrate from home. Check these out:Virtual Jaycees ParadeFrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Ann Arbor Jaycees will hold a virtual parade in lieu of its annual in-person parade through downtown Ann Arbor. Ypsilanti will also host a virtual parade and flag ceremony from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Facebook. Many Ann Arbor restaurants are open all weekend, or have modified hours, and are serving takeout options with delivery or curbside service. Visit one of Ann Arbors 163 parks or the Ann Arbor Skatepark.

ANN ARBOR Although the traditional Ann Arbor 4th of July Parade has been canceled this year due to health concerns, the Ann Arbor Jaycees have pivoted to a virtual event. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Wednesday, June 24, and residents are asked to submit family-friendly content. Anyone who participates is asked to send in photos or videos of their creations. To submit photos or videos, click here. Follow updates on how to stream the virtual parade on July 4th on the Ann Arbor Jaycees Facebook page and on the groups event website.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor Jaycees has canceled its annual Fourth of July parade and Summer Carnival but will celebrate with a virtual event and contest. In an email, the Ann Arbor Jaycees said that the events were canceled in order to keep participants and spectators safe. In place of the parade, which would wind its way around downtown Ann Arbor, there will be a virtual event for families and community members to participate in. This year is the 30 year that the Ann Arbor Jaycees have held a Fourth of July parade. The Ann Arbor Jaycees Summer Carnival is usually held at Pioneer High School.