Heath celebrates freedom with Parade, Popsicles in the Park

(Heath) July 11, 2013 – Laurence Drive was drenched in red, white and blue as hundreds of residents and guests lined the street for the City’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4.

Unseasonably pleasant weather made it extra fun to view the many parade entries that included colorfully decorated floats, golf carts, off-road vehicles, antique cars, wagons and strollers, and bikes and trikes. Prize-winning entries were given festive awards created and donated by Lakeside Florist.

Special honor was paid to area residents who are currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who have defended their country in the past, while the Rockwall-Heath High School marching band filled the air with patriotic tunes and the rhythms of the drum line.

Everyone gathered immediately after the parade at Towne Center Park Pavilion behind City Hall to cool off with free popsicles provided by the City of Heath.

2013 Parade Winners

Best Decorated –
Mayor’s Award: Home, Sweet, Heath Float

Float – Best Citywide: Patriotic Pirates & Princesses

Float-Most Community Spirit: Rush Creek Yacht Club

Float-Best Civic: Heath United Methodist Church

Best Bicycle/Wheels: Hannah Moore

Best Kiddie Car: Kylie Jones

Best Wagon/Stroller:  Ferris Sellers

Best Golf Cart:  Howe Family

Best ATV:  Don & Jacob Rogers

Best Antique Car:  Mike Moore

Best Costume – Chris Kuhn & Max

Most Patriotic Pet: Gypsy with Grace DeAlessandro

For more patriotic pics, click here to view Heath Parade’s PHOTO GALLERY and see VIDEO below: 

Submitted by Suzanne Brooke, City of Heath.

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