Rockwall Fourth of July Parade 2016: PHOTO GALLERY
Photos by Blake Macaluso, Blue Ribbon News.
Heath Independence Day Parade 2016: PHOTO GALLERY
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Honor Rally at the Rowlett Community Center July 7
(ROWLETT, TX — June 23, 2016) Members of the public are invited to a free community rally- “Bring Honor Back!” on Thursday, July 7th at 10:30, at the Rowlett Community Centre, hosted by The Men and Ladies of Honor, Honor Academy, Baker Brothers Plumbing and CBS Channel 11. Baker Brother’s owner and TV commercial personality […]
Grand opening for Rowlett’s new state-of-the-art kids playground July 9
(ROWLETT, TX — June 29, 2016) Join friends and neighbors for the highly anticipated opening of the Kids Kingdom Playground located at Pecan Grove Park, 5300 Main Street on Saturday, July 9 at 10:00 a.m. This state of the art, 22,000 square foot, community-inspired playground features something for children of all ages and abilities. Built […]
Kiwanis Club readies for upcoming 16th Annual Tri-Rock Triathlon August 7
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2016) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County is once again gearing up for their 16th annual Tri-Rock Triathlon. The triathlon will be held this year on Sun, August 7. The purpose of Tri-Rock is to raise funds to support the Kiwanis Club’s Food for Kids program (packing and distributing 300+ […]
Family fun, competitive cycling at Hot Rocks Bike Ride
Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks bike race celebrates 30th year (ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2016) Calling all cyclists for family fun and friendly competition at the 2016 Hot Rocks Bike Ride. Registration is underway and sponsorships are available now for the 30th anniversary race, which will roll out at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13 from […]
PARADE ROUTE MAP: City of Rockwall July 4th Parade
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2016) The City of Rockwall will host a July 4th parade and fireworks show to celebrate the Independence Day Holiday. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Utley Middle School. The parade route is attached and the best locations to see the parade are along Townsend Drive and Clark […]
Veterans invited to ride in special float at Heath’s July 4th parade
(HEATH, TX — June 27, 2016) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live barbershop quartet and free popsicles and […]
Rockwall YMCA holds successful first Y ROCK Sprint Triathlon
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 27, 2016) Over 100 triathletes of all skill levels took part in Rockwall’s newest triathlon known as the Y ROCK (formerly Dirty Rock) Sprint Triathlon 2016, produced by PlayTri Racing and hosted by the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA on Sunday, June 26. The event saw 120 participants hit the race course bright and […]
Local Fourth of July parades, fireworks and festivities
Celebrating Independence Day 2016 FRIDAY, JULY 1 Royse City | Celebrating Freedom Royse City’s Celebrating Freedom event brings Tracy Lawrence to the stage playing an acoustic set a 7 p.m., followed by Matthew Middleton & Texas Drive. Fireworks at 9:30. Bring chairs. SATURDAY, JULY 2 Wylie | Bluegrass on Ballard FREE community event on […]