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4th of July Parade – America250!
Posted on June 23, 2026
In the more than 30 years that MPK has been in business, one of our favorite things that we look forward to is marching in the 4th of July parade! Following is the information if you and/or your student would like to partake in this fun experience:
► WHEN:
Thursday, July 4th @ 10 am. Please arrive at the high school parking log no later than 9:30am!
► WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:
- Karate pants
- MPK t-shirt (or MPK summer camp shirt)
- Karate belt (if you have one)
- Comfortable shoes that won’t come off (no flip-flops)
- A water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
► PICK-UP AFTER:
Pick up will be at Christ Lutheran Church after the parade (220 S Main St, DeForest, WI 53532).
► HOW TO SIGN-UP:
If you would like to participate, just stop by the front desk to sign-up!
► OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:
- We are looking for at least six parents to join us and bring wagons to hold water, candy, etc... Of course, we welcome any adult that would like to participate!
- Students will do a martial arts routine during the parade — practice for this will be during class (it is age/belt level appropriate)
We can’t wait for this unique America250 celebration! Please let us know if you have any questions.
— Front Desk Staff