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The deadline to submit an application for an entry in this year’s Main Street Parade and be a part of the McAllen’s Independence Day Celebration presented by H-E-B is right around the corner and organizers are encouraging civic and youth groups, nonprofit organizations, and especially, veterans and veterans’ groups to participate in the parade and other festivities.
“We are encouraging everyone to come together and help us celebrate America’s 245th birthday together as a community by participating in the Main Street Parade and enjoying all of the day’s festivities,” said Carina Jimenez, McAllen Parks & Recreation Department Interim Deputy Director of Programs. “The McAllen Parks & Recreation Department will be unveiling some unique, festive, and patriotic floats this year and we hope this year’s entries reflect the excitement of being able to celebrate.”
All entries should feature a patriotic theme. Entries should fit into one of the following categories: antique vehicles; marching/walking; color guard; vehicle club; float; horses; band; or pageant. For more guidelines and information, please see entry application.
Entries for businesses are $50 and non-profits can enter at no cost as long as a 501 C(3) is provided.
Entry forms for the parade are available by request by emailing pardmarketing@mcallen.net, call the office at 956-681-3333, or at the McAllen Parks & Recreation Office, 1000 S. Ware Rd. The deadline for parade entries is Monday, June 21, 2021. There will be a parade entry meeting with all participants the week before the event.
The parade will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 9 a.m. stepping off from Houston Avenue at McAllen City Hall and traveling north along Main Street until Beech Avenue. For more information on the day’s activities, visit www.mcallenparks.net or follow the McAllen Parks & Recreation Department on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @mcallenparks.
The McAllen Independence Day Celebration is presented by H-E-B. Other sponsors include Lack’s; Driscoll Health Plan; Driscoll Health System; Reliant; Stripes Laredo Taco Company; Clark Chevrolet; Whataburger; Raising Cane’s, R Communications and KRGV.
