Photo Credit: Rod PradoEvents
49th Annual South County 4th of July Parade “Wings of Liberty: Celebrating the Bald Eagle”
The 49th Annual South County 4th of July Parade presented by Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital was held this morning, July 4, 2025, in The Woodlands.
View video and photos of the parade below and on the Hello Woodlands Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Channel.
Watch all of the video moments of the parade on Hello Woodlands’ YouTube:
View photos from the parade on the Hello Woodlands Facebook page: Part 1 & Part 2
The grand patriotic event began with a three-cannon salute and then at 9 a.m. the parade, led by Grand Marshal Dr. Ann K. Snyder, started traveling through The Woodlands Town Center and Market Street.
Pre-parade entertainment and a performance by The Woodlands Concert Band started at 8 a.m. A bald eagle made a special appearance before the parade in Market Street courtesy of Last Chance Forever – The Bird of Prey Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned birds of prey. After the demonstration, the eagle participated in the parade. The appearance aligns with the 2025 parade theme, “Wings of Liberty: Celebrating the Bald Eagle”, paying tribute to our national bird and the spirit of independence it represents.
Announcers and Emcees Nick Wolda, President of Visit The Woodlands, and Ramon Torres, Local Entertainer and Musician, were located above the North Commons in Market Street and guided, commentated, and shared fun facts and information on the many fire engines, law enforcement vehicles, public officials and dignitaries, floats, marching bands, military units, and more during the event. A panel of Community Celebrity Parade Judges eyed the floats to select the best entries in ten award categories.
At the beginning of the parade in Market Street, the Presentation of Colors was by the Sons of The American Revolution, Freedom Chapter and the National Anthem was performed by Cameron Concepcion, College Park High School Alum and American Idol Gold Ticket Winner. At the end of the parade, the Presentation of Colors was by Alpha & Omega Mounted Patrol and the singing of “God Bless America” was performed by Ellie Yarbrough, Student in the Grand Oaks High School Choir.
Watch the Bald Eagle Demonstration:
View musical moments and marching bands during the parade on Instagram:
The South County Fourth of July Committee is a 501(c)(3) corporation funded by community donations and sponsorships, comprised of dedicated volunteers responsible for the annual 4th of July Parade in The Woodlands area. The parade was originally organized by The Woodlands Lions Club in the late 1970’s before the formation of The South County Fourth of July Committee in the early 1990’s. The Committee has provided over $98,000 in high school band scholarships.
Learn more about the South County 4th of July Parade at 4thofjulyparade.org.
