Concord’s kids’ bike parade set for July 4

Bright smiles and waving American flags will travel the streets of downtown Concord during the annual Children’s Bike Parade set for 10 a.m. Monday, July 4. The Independence Day parade will feature local children and their families riding bikes, skates, scooters, wagons or any other unmotorized vehicles. Patriotic dress and decorations are encouraged. There will be a prize for the best decorated bike in three age groups, 4 to 6, 7 to 10 and 11 to 13. The parade will assemble in front of the Concord Cafe at 9:45 a.m. Refreshments will be served after the parade in the park.