The Parade Registry
Like a wedding registry, except the happy couple is America and a tank. Give a little or a lot toward any item — when the bar fills, it’s officially happening.
THE TANK — Operation Rolling Liberty
An actual tank, piloted up from Kentucky by a true patriot, rolling down the parade route at high noon. Total cost: a cool $6,000 — our silent partner, Greg Myers, has heroically pledged half. This is the most American thing we have ever attempted.
NAME THE TANK (Naming Rights)
One sponsor. One tank. One name, announced over the PA at high noon and painted on a banner. Choose wisely — this is forever (or at least until next year).
The Bagpipers
Nothing says “America 250” like a wall of Scotsmen playing the pipes of freedom. They were technically on the other side in 1776, but they sound incredible and all is forgiven.
The Live Band
Real live music at the after-party. Your sponsorship keeps the amps humming and the setlist at least 40% Springsteen.
BMX Stunt Squad
Airborne youths performing feats of gravity-defiance your homeowners insurance would never allow. Helmets: yes. Fear: no.
The Petting Zoo
Goats, bunnies, possibly a confused alpaca. The closest thing the West Side has to a zoo, one day only.
Face Painters
Professional artists turning every kid on the route into an eagle, a flag, or “a red blob” (artist's interpretation).
Caricature Artists
Sit still for three minutes, walk away with a portrait where your head is 70% of your body. The official art style of America's 250th.
Armando's Taco Truck
The legend returns. Your sponsorship subsidizes tacos so good they're basically a founding document.
The Freedom Throne
A port-a-john placed strategically along the route. Top sponsor receives Sharpie naming rights to the throne itself.
The Hood Newsletter & Dead Celebrities Tribute Page
Hard-hitting hyperlocal journalism: grads, new babies, fur babies, and our solemn memorial spread (RIP Jane Goodall). Sponsorship covers printing.
Buy the STAPH a Drink
The Parade Staph works tirelessly all year. $6 puts one cold one in the hand of a deserving officer. Morale is a munition.
Step 1: Send the Money
Two fine American ways to pay:
1017 Country Club Ln., Winona Lake, IN 46590 Stamps are patriotic too.
Put the item name (e.g. “TANK”) in the Venmo note or check memo so the treasurer can match it up.
📣 The 2026 Swag Has Landed
Look like a citizen of the greatest neighborhood in America. This year’s official Hood merch order form is open:
Step 2: Claim Your Glory
This is the honor system, neighbor. Tell us what you sent and we’ll add you to the Wall of Honor. (Claims are reviewed by our crack team of one underpaid robot and the Parade STAPH.)