The Fallon Parade Planning Committee met on Monday, June 21st, at His Inspirations Gift Shop to discuss plans for this year's July 4th Parade. The parade is being held on Saturday, July 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. Street closures along the parade route will begin at 9:00 a.m.
The date of the parade was readdressed by the Committee. Lucy Carnahan, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, emphasized that choosing the Saturday date was done to maximize participation in the parade. In 2010, when July 4th fell on a Sunday, the parade was held on the Saturday, July 3rd ; establishing precedent for years when the 4th falls on Sunday, as it is this year.
Much work remains to be done before parade day. Announcers and their stations along the parade route are still being finalized. The stations must be noted on the parade route map and be submitted to Nevada DOT prior to the event. Two of the three judges have been selected and the parade Grand Marshall position will be represented by three of the original Fallon Babe Ruth players.
Logistical planning for placement of the PA Systems to be used by the announcers, placement of pop-up tents along the route, breakfast for the judges and volunteers are still in the works. Parade permits and the required authorizations are complete, except for the final route map. Letters have been sent to homeowners along the parade route notifying them of the event and road closures. Media graphics for the event are nearly complete and will be shared on social media, web sites, and the local news outlets.
Later in the day, the Green Goddess Farmers Market will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., outside of the Churchill Arts Center and Lariat Café at Oats Park. Parade award winners will be announced at the start of the market on the outdoor stage under the Lariat sign.
Fireworks will not be held on Saturday evening, they will be held on the 4th, Sunday night at Rattlesnake Raceway.
Entries are open until Saturday, June 24th, and the committee is encouraging businesses and organizations to help sponsor the event. The sponsorship fee is $150 which incudes free parade entry as well as prominently displayed logos on parade banners and other advertising fliers. This year's parade sponsors include Highland Village, Fallon Tribal Development Corp., Farmers Insurance the Lundstrom Agency, Great Basin Urgent Care LLC, Jeff's Digitex Printing, Financial Horizons Credit Union, At Your Service, Edward Jones, Tedford Tire, and Cyrq Energy/Soda Lake Geothermal.
Parade volunteers are still needed. Anyone interested in volunteering for the parade may contact the Chamber of Commerce at (775) 423-2544 or Wende Hook at His Inspirations, (775) 423-0622. The next committee meeting is scheduled for June 29th, at the Telegraph Coffee and Tap at 3:00 p.m.
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