For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade presented on Saturday, July 2, 2022.
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 pie. Staging for the parade is at 8 a.m. at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School at 330 Laurence Drive. Judging begins at 8:30 a.m., and the parade begins at 9 a.m.
PARADE AWARD CATEGORIES
- Best Float
- Best Bicycle/Wagon/Stroller
- Best Golf Cart/Off-Road Vehicle
- Best Antique Car
- Most Patriotic Pet
- Most Spirited Overall
- The Mayor’s Choice Award
VETERANS FLOAT
The City of Heath invites veterans and active members of the U.S. Military to ride in the parade on the Veterans Float. The float will be parked in the fire bay at City Hall, 200 Laurence. Please arrive by 8:15 a.m. and enjoy coffee, donuts and camaraderie with fellow veterans. The City thanks John Holmsley and Bob Quimby for providing the trailer for the Veterans Float year after year. We also thank the National Charity League mother/daughter teams for decorating the float so beautifully.
TRAFFIC DELAYS
The intersection of Laurence Drive and FM 740/FM 1140 will be closed during the parade on July 2 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. To avoid inconvenience or delays, please plan an alternate route or time frame for driving through the area.
WEATHER ALERTS
Stay tuned to the City’s Facebook page or go to heathtx.com for weather alerts. Because many students and children participate in this event, the City will follow the Rockwall ISD’s delay protocol for lightening strikes and severe weather. The parade may be delayed up to 10 a.m. only, due to traffic concerns.
HEATH SPIRIT SWAG
Order your 2021 Heath patriotic t-shirt now. Spirit visors and hats are also available. Order by June 12 to pick up your purchases at All Sports in time to wear on July 3.