The 10,000 Crestonians, in conjunction with the annual Fourth of July celebration, is sponsoring a parade in uptown Creston at 10 a.m. and a talent contest 6:30 p.m. on July 4 at the McKinley Park band shell.
Parade
The theme of this year’s parade is “Let Freedom Ring.”
There are two divisions, youths (15 years and younger) and adults (16 years and older). Categories in the youths division will be themed entries, novelty wagons and buggies, bicycles, pets and miscellaneous and saddle horses. Adult categories will be themed entries, novelty, antique vehicles, saddle horses, horse or pony hitches and saddle clubs.
This year, bicycles will be given away to the best decorated bicycle entries, because of the generosity of donors. Past winners are not eligible to win bicycles, but are encouraged to participate in the parade for other prizes to be given away.
Creston Bucks will be awarded in all categories except antique vehicles. Ribbons will be presented to all of the antique vehicles.
All entries must be at the assembly area at Creston Livestock Auction by 9:15 a.m. Judging will begin at 9:30 a.m., while entries are lining up. They will also be judged during the parade.
Note: The Chamber would like you to register for parade even if don’t want to be judge.
Do so by filling out the form below and sending it by mail, delivering the form in person to the Chamber Office or emailing it to chamber@crestoniowachamber.com
Talent contest
All performers are asked to be at the band shell by 6 p.m.
Divisions and amount of Creston Bucks awarded are:
• 7 years and younger: 1st — $20, 2nd — $15, 3rd — $10.
• 8 to 10 years: 1st — $25, 2nd — $20, 3rd — $15.
• 11 to 13 years: 1st — $30, 2nd — $25, 3rd — $20.
• 14 to 16 years: 1st — $35, 2nd — $30, 3rd — $25.
• 17 years and older: 1st — $40, 2nd — $35, 3rd — $30.
There will be one song per contestant. A piano could not be secured for the contest, although there will be an electronic keyboard available. Creston Bucks will be awarded to the winners after the show.
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Entry blanks for the parade and talent contest must be returned to 10,000 Crestonians, P.O. Box 471, Creston, IA 50801, by July 1.