The annual Barton Hills July 4th Parade will go forward, rain or shine, on Monday, July 4th. Our very special theme this year will be a celebration of the children in our community, and all those young at heart. Our very own singer/songwriter Sara Hickman will lead the parade in a joyous sing-along with a chorus of children. Wells Fargo and Rockin’ Tomato are our generous sponsors.
The parade will assemble as usual at Barton Hills Market on Barton Hills Drive at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 4th. At 9 a.m. the procession will be led by off-duty police officers, followed by participants on foot and in every conceivable conveyance, and finally by Fire Engine Number 11. The route ends at Barton Hills Elementary School, where the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Pulitzer-prize winning historian, Dr. Bill Brands, will inspire the day with a historical perspective on the Declaration of Independence.
Festivities will follow and include such time-honored favorites as a watermelon seed spitting contest, sack races, egg toss, face painting, pinatas, and the judges’ awards to the best parade entries in various categories. Refreshments will be served at the playground as well. All friends and neighbors are welcome to attend.
