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The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to take part in the Stars & Stripes Parade on Thursday, July 2, as part of Union County’s America 250 celebration.
This family-friendly walking parade offers a fun and easy way for residents, businesses, organizations, clubs, and families to celebrate America’s 250th birthday together in Downtown El Dorado.
The parade begins at 7:30 PM and welcomes walkers, decorated bicycles, wagons, strollers, dance teams, scout groups, civic organizations, businesses, pet groups, and more. No motorized vehicles will be permitted.
“This parade is about community participation and patriotic spirit,” said Karen Hicks, Vice President of Community Development for the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce. “You do not have to build a float or make a huge production. Gather your group, wear red, white, and blue, decorate if you would like, and come celebrate with us.”
The parade route will begin at Wesson and Southwest Avenue, travel north on Southwest Avenue, continue east on Main Street, south on Jefferson Avenue, and conclude on Locust Street.
Registration is $10 per entry and may be completed through the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce.
Community groups, youth organizations, businesses, churches, dance teams, walking groups, pet lovers, and families are encouraged to participate.
“The goal is simple,” said Hicks. “We want people of all ages to come together, celebrate our community, and be part of America 250 in a fun and meaningful way.”
The Stars & Stripes Parade is part of a weeklong America 250 celebration in Union County, recognizing the nation’s semiquincentennial through community events, entertainment, and patriotic activities.
For parade registration or more information, contact Karen Hicks at the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce at 870-863-6113 or visit the Chamber’s social media channels.