Omaha Exploration

One of my favorite events of the summer is the Field Club Historic District Independence Day Parade. Before we get into the parade, let me give you a little background on the neighborhood. It started as a late 19th century suburb of Omaha. The area was popular due to its proximity to the streetcar line which stopped at nearby Hanscom Park. It didn’t hurt that one the western edge of the neighborhood was its namesake country club, Field Club of Omaha.

The Field Club Homeowners League which started in 1947 began putting on the parade 42 years ago with the first one being held in 1982. The parade is one of the reasons Field Club was named one of the most patriotic neighborhoods in the United States. 

2024 Omaha Exploration photos of the Field Club parade.

The neighborhood even hosted a reverse parade during the pandemic in 2020. Referred to as EDARAP (parade spelled backwards), residents stayed in place and decorating their yards and houses. This allowed the parade goers to walk through the neighborhood rather than all gathering at the same place at the same time. 

2024 Field Club parade. Photo courtesy of Micah Evans of Omaha History Club.

2024 Field Club parade. Photo courtesy of Micah Evans of Omaha History Club.

The parade consists of homemade floats, hot dogs, cookies, dogs, fire trucks, classic cars, VFW Post 247, bicycles, politicians and lots of nostalgia. There’s even patriotic artwork painted on the street in the heart of the neighborhood at the intersection of 35th and Woolworth Ave. The parade definitely has a small town feel. Check it out next year if you get a chance. 

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Until next time, keep exploring!

EDARAP Pictures

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