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4th of July Celebration
Parade: an Annual Event Since 1919
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The 4th of July Parade
is held each year for the benefit of more than 30,000 spectators and the many
participants involved. The purpose of this Parade is to express patriotism,
nostalgia, and traditional family values ("Mom, Dad, and Apple Pie").
The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to participate on Saturday,
July 3rd, 2010 by attending the 4th of July
Parade. There will be floats, bands, marching units, decorated
vehicles, antique cars, decorated bicycles, etc. Participants are encouraged to
incorporate the parade theme, Hallmarks of Our Heritage, into their entry.
The first parade was held in the mid 1800's and has been an annual event in
Belton since 1919. This long time Belton tradition starts at 10:00 a.m. on Main
Street at 10th Avenue, travels south on Main Street to Central Avenue, turns
east on Central Avenue, turns left on Birdwell and ends on 4th Ave.
We are proud that in 2008 USA Today named the Belton 4th of July Parade as one the Nations "Top Ten Places to Fly Your Flag on the 4th" placing us in the ranks of the Washington D.C. Paradeand that in the January 2001 issue of Texas Highways Magazine, the
readers rated Belton as one of the "Best Things To Do on the 4th of July" and
rated our 4th of July Celebration Parade in the top 10 in Texas, placing us in
the company of parades in Dallas, Houston, and Galveston. Don't just take their
word for it, come spend awhile on the Chisholm Trail to celebrate our nation's
independence.
If you would like to enter the parade, click the link below to download an
application or pick one up at the Chamber office.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PARADE
APPLICATION
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