(June 18, 2015) – “Red, White & Blue – Fourth of July in Chappell Hill” is this year’s theme for the 39th Annual Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on July 4th”, announced Parade Chairman Joel Romo. “The Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce is ready to present one of the “largest small-town parades” in the area, to honor our veterans, thank those that have fought to preserve our freedoms, and celebrate the Fourth of July in Chappell Hill. Last year we had 80 Parade entries, 80 kazooers join the “World Famous Marching Kazoo Band”, and launched the inaugural Cool Rods Car Show immediately following the Parade. 2014, saw record attendance and we hope to significantly increase those numbers this year,” stated Romo.
“Our community’s Parade has been featured on the PBS’s Globe Trekker documentary, in mainstream media, and attracts visitors from throughout the United States. The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade will be Mary Brandt, longtime volunteer and community leader. The Patriot Guard will once again help escort the “Fallen Soldier” float as part of the opening ceremony and of course, something unique to our parade is the title of “Official Gunner” – this individual has the honor of helping kick-off the parade by bidding to fire the official parade canon. There is still time to bid online and it would be a great gift for dad! We encourage all those interested in entering the parade, the World Famous Marching Kazoo Band, bidding for the honor “Official Gunner”, or entering the Cool Rods Car Show to fill out one of the forms online. Between the Parade and Cool Rods Car Show, we have prizes totaling $1,300.00, thanks to our sponsors,” shared Romo.
“The Cool Rods Show was a hit last year and will be held again immediately following the Parade on the Poplar Street Lot with our local shops open, food and vendors available along with free Choo Choo train rides which can be enjoyed along with local musical group Peyton Kelm and the Rock of Ages, performing immediately following the parade. The Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce, our hardworking volunteers and sponsors hope everyone will come celebrate with us in Chappell Hill,” concluded Romo.
There will be two free parking lots available this year, one off of FM 2447 and one off of FM 1155 by the Chappell Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Anyone wanting additional parade information may visit www.chappellhilltx.com or call 979-421-6353 for additional information.