Get ready for the Freedom Celebration Parade and Patriotic Party on the Prairie!
Pre-register today (July 3rd) until 5pm! If not, there is time in the morning!
Important Dates and Times for the 4th of July:
**9 AM** - Parade registration in the parking lot behind American Heritage Bank. Everyone from near or far is welcome to join the parade.
**9:30 AM** - The parade begins! Join us for our non-motorized Freedom Celebration Parade! Break out the wagons, skates, bikes, and more! We'll go from AHB to City Hall with Parade Marshal Dr. Priest. Celebrate Dr. Priest, one of our local hometown doctors and an honored and respected Air Force veteran! After the parade, enjoy FREE hot dogs donated by the Thomas Family, apple cobbler from the Methodist Church Women, pulled chicken sandwiches by Frank and Monica Reeves with Frank's Meat Sauce, and water donated by Helmer Oil. Stop by for an all-American breakfast!
Keep your eyes open for Dr. Priest in the pedicab!
Our categories include:
- Funniest Patriotic
- Best Pet
- Best Wheels
- Best Family
- Most Patriotic
- Most Original
- Most Outrageous
Thank you to our sponsors: Elevate Bank, Osage Casino & Hotel, Blue Sky Bank, and Enbridge.
**Noon** - The Patriotic Party on the Prairie kicks off. Food and games launch the festivities!
**4 PM** - The bands start rocking!
**4 PM - 5:30 PM** - Mikayla Lane performs
**6 PM - 7:30 PM** - Jake Hooker and the Outsiders perform
**10:30 PM - 12 AM** - Drywater performs
**Dusk** - Fireworks begin!
In addition to the festivities downtown, we encourage you to stop by our friends at Postcard Jar to visit Postcard Place! Join Steve and Ann for an open house from 2-4 PM to tour their vacation rental!