CDBC to Host Fourth of July Parade

By Will Johnson
Messenger Reporter

CROCKETT – While there will be no organized fireworks display this year in Crockett, the annual Fourth of July Parade is still a go, according to Cathy Minchew with the Crockett Down town Beautification Corporation (CDBC).

“The CDBC is gearing up for their annual Fourth of July Parade and festivities and would like to invite the community to come celebrate the Fourth of July on Wednesday, July 4 at 10 a.m. on the Crockett square,” Minchew said.

This year’s Grand Marshal will be longtime Houston County Surveyor C.R. “Chili” Hodges.

There will be a homemade fruit pie contest that morning as well.

“Individuals wanting to participate in the homemade fruit pie contest need to have their entries checked in by 8:30 a.m. in front of the Moosehead Café located on the Crockett square at 412 E. Houston Ave. Please put your name on all entries,” she indicated.

Children who want to participate in the bike decorating contest need to meet at the Crockett Bank Drive-Thru on East Houston at 9:30 a.m. while float participants need to meet at the First Baptist Church on 801 E. Goliad at 9:15 a.m.

The theme of this year’s parade is “Freedom through the Generations” and will start at 10 a.m.

Immediately following the parade, awards for first, second and third place winners in the pie, bike decorating and floats contest will be announced on the east side of the courthouse.

There will also be a concession stand with hotdogs and cold drinks.  The CDBC looks forward to seeing everyone on the Fourth! If you have any questions, please call Cathy at 222-3232 or Patsy at 546-6757.

Will Johnson may be contacted via e-mail at [email protected].