Arnold’s Independence Day Parade This Saturday

Photo by Mark Truppner

The Greater Arnold Business Association will be hosting the 34th Annual Arnold Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 4th, starting at 10 a.m. on Highway 4 in Arnold.

Parade Chairman Linda Baker was Thurday’s KVML “Newsmaker of the Day”.

This patriotic celebration draws an exuberant crowd, numbering eight thousand to ten thousand, along Highway 4 in downtown Arnold.

Entry categories include floats, marching units, auto groups, auto individuasl, equestrian, fire trucks, family groups, youth floats and individual, club or service organization, youth individuals, and local business floats. The parade typically lasts a little over an hour.

The theme of this year’s parade is “Defenders of Freedom”.

The Ebbett’s Pass Lions Club will serve an all you can eat pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 am in an open parking lot on the east end of town.

Saturday evening the Ebbetts Pass Fire District will hold their annual barbecue with live music.

The Greater Arnold Business Association is a non-profit association of businesses in the greater Arnold area, working together for the betterment of the business community, its residents and vistors.

Call 209-795-5600 with any questions.

The “Newsmaker of the Day” is heard each weekday morning on AM 1450 KVML at 6:47, 7:47 and 8:47am.