Float Sponsors
Proudly supported by Hovan Property Group and South Coast Smiles
Our 2026 parade float is made possible by two local organizations who believe in the Friends of Jack mission and the SouthCoast community it serves.
Friends of Jack Foundation · Marion, MA
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Presented by South Coast Smiles and COMPASS: Hovan Property Group
Come find us on the parade route. The Friends of Jack float rolls through Marion every July 4th, because the community that shows up for hospitalized kids on the hardest days deserves to celebrate together on the best ones.
Free to attend · No ticket required · All ages welcome
About the Event
The Marion 4th of July Parade is one of the most beloved community traditions on the SouthCoast. Every year, Friends of Jack joins the celebration with a float that waves, cheers, and reminds everyone watching what this community is all about.
We're out there because the people who line Marion's streets are the same people who fill our events, support our programs, and make it possible to fund child life specialists, Hero Bears, and Therapy Cars for kids across the region.
It doesn't get more SouthCoast than this. Come find us on the route, bring the family, and wave back.
Our Impact
Every person who waves at our float is part of the community that makes this work possible. The SouthCoast shows up for Friends of Jack because Friends of Jack shows up for the kids of the SouthCoast.
The 4th of July parade isn't a fundraiser. It's a reminder. We're here, we're doing the work, and the whole community is behind it.
What to Expect
Float details and decorations coming soon. Keep an eye out for us and give us a wave when we roll through.
Giveaway details are coming. Check back closer to July 4th for updates on what we'll be tossing from the float.
The Marion parade is a full community tradition. Bring a blanket, stake out a spot on the route, and make a morning of it with the whole family.
Can't make it to Marion? We'll be sharing photos and updates from the parade on our Facebook page throughout the morning.
Our float is proudly sponsored by South Coast Smiles and COMPASS: Hovan Property Group, two local partners who believe in what FOJ is building.
July 4th in Marion is about more than fireworks. It's about the community that shows up for each other, year after year. That's exactly who Friends of Jack is.
Float Sponsors
Our 2026 parade float is made possible by two local organizations who believe in the Friends of Jack mission and the SouthCoast community it serves.
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Come find the FOJ float, bring the whole family, and celebrate the community that makes this work possible. No ticket. No donation ask. Just a great morning in Marion.
Follow Us on FacebookWe'll post updates, parade day photos, and float details as we get closer to July 4th.