Concord’s Children’s Parade set for July 4

The city of Concord will host the annual Independence Day Children’s Parade on Wednesday, July 4 with refreshments and music for the entire family to enjoy. The parade will start at 10 a.m. Children are asked to dress patriotically and decorate their bikes and be lined up in front of the Concord Café by 9:45 p.m.’The parade is for bikes, skates, scooters, wagons and any non-motorized vehicles. Patriotic pets are always welcome and a hit! Wear your most patriotic clothing,’ said Concord citizen and parade organizer Cherie Holmes. ‘We encourage spectators to come and enjoy the parade, refreshments and music at an old-fashioned community get together.’Cash prizes will be distributed to one child in each of three different age groups by drawing numbers. ’Awarding prizes will be different this year. Since all the entries are so outstanding, it’s very hard to choose,’ said Holmes. ‘This year we will hand out numbers and draw a number for each winner.’Refreshments will be served after the parade at the pavilion and everyone is invited to attend.