‘Independence Day in Heath’ parade opens at 9AM July 4 with veterans ceremony

HEATH, TX (June 5, 2024) The City of Heath will celebrate freedom on July 4 with its annual parade and an opening ceremony honoring the community’s veterans and active military.

The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. in front of City Hall and feature a live barbershop quartet. Complimentary popsicles and cold drinks will be served.

All Heath Veterans and active military are invited to be recognized during the short ceremony and then ride or walk with the Veterans’ Float in the parade immediately afterwards.

If you have questions or need assistance getting to City Hall on July 4, please contact Suzanne Brooke at sbrooke@heathtx.com. The City encourages you to urge the veterans and military members in your life to come be honored during this patriotic tradition.

There is no entrance fee for the parade, but registration is required by June 27. Find parade route and staging maps and a registration link at https://www.heathtx.com/independence-day/ or use the QR code (delete if you don’t publish).

You will also find a link to order the 2024 spirit swag online by June 23 to pick up in time to wear to the parade!

SCHEDULE
STAGING & AWARD JUDGING: 8 A.M.
Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School, 330 Laurence Drive
Entrance to staging areas will close at 8:45 a.m.

OPENING CEREMONY: 9 A.M.
City Hall/Fire Bay, 200 Laurence Dr.

PARADE: 9:10 A.M.

TRAFFIC ALERTS
Please plan ahead for traffic delays on July 4. The intersection of Laurence Drive and FM 740/FM 1140 will be closed during the parade from approximately 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

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