Arthur seeking June 25 parade entries

ARTHUR — Entries for Arthur’s 2022 Freedom Celebration Parade are being accepted. 

“Take Pride in America” is the theme for the 28th annual parade.

The Freedom Celebration Parade route will run west on Progress Street to Vine Street, turn left on Vine and travel through downtown Arthur. The parade route turns left from Vine on Logan Street and then left again on Pine Street back to Progress.

The Arthur American Legion Post number 479 will be handing out American flags along the parade route again this year.

People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs to watch the parade anywhere along the route with their families, friends, and neighbors.  Kids and kids at heart don’t forget to bring the candy bags!

Arthur Freedom Celebration Parade lineup details

Parade entries should remember to report to line up between 12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. on June 25.

Individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses interested in participating in the parade should call Stephanie Wierman at (217) 620-7460. They can also request a form or stop by the Welcome Center at 106 E. Progress.

Sponsored by the Arthur Area Association of Commerce, the line-up for the parade will begin at 12:45 p.m. in the old Progress Tank Facility (402 E. Progress St.). The parade will begin at 2:00 p.m. 

Only parade participants can be in the line-up area. The dropoff area for parade participants will be at 402 E. Progress St., which is the entrance to the plant.

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