City of Heath to host drive-by parade for the Fourth; decorating contest

City of Heath to host drive-by parade for the Fourth; decorating contest

From the City of Heath Special Events Board: (HEATH, TX – June 4, 2020) We love our annual community traditions, including the July 4 Parade and Patriotic Program in the Park. However, this is a unique and challenging time in our history, and a time for continued caution. As a result, the July parade and program […]

Honoring Chief Terry Garrett for 14 years of service to the City of Heath

Honoring Chief Terry Garrett for 14 years of service to the City of Heath

(City of Heath, Texas, May 29, 2020) Last night the City of Heath and Department of Public Safety hosted a Drive-By Farewell Salute to honor DPS Chief Terry Garrett as he retires from the City after 14 years of service. The “parade” in Towne Center Park was led by the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse and […]

UPDATE: CANCELLED St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on Lower Greenville

UPDATE: CANCELLED St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on Lower Greenville

UPDATED: (March 11, 2020) The parade and block party have been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns. The participating bars and restaurants will still be open and hosting St. Patrick’s Day specials. (Dallas, TX) The Vanderbilt to Vickery Association will host its annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, the largest one of its […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse rides in Ft Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Parade

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse rides in Ft Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Parade

The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse was proud to represent the fine citizens of Rockwall County in the “One-and-Only, Horse Powered All-Western” Parade kicking off the 2020 Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. More than 2,000 horses joined by marching bands, floats and dignitaries. Posse member State Representative Justin Holland wrote on his Facebook page, “As […]

Christmas lighted boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard Dec. 14

Christmas lighted boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard Dec. 14

Enjoy the Christmas lighted boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard on Saturday, Dec. 14. Viewing available the docks at the Rockwall Harbor at 7 p.m., as well as from Chandlers Landing at 7:30 p.m., and again from the Rockwall Harbor at 8 p.m. Those wishing to decorate their boats and join the parade should meet […]

Christmas Lighted Boat Parade on Lake Ray Hubbard Dec 14

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2019) Enjoy the Christmas lighted boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard on Saturday, Dec. 14. Viewing available the docks at the Rockwall Harbor at 7 p.m., as well as from Chandlers Landing at 7:30 p.m., and again from the Rockwall Harbor at 8 p.m. Those wishing to decorate their boats […]

Registration Open for Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade, Celebrating 50 Years

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) Registration is underway through 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 for the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County’s 50th Annual Christmas Parade. “This year’s theme is “Golden Christmas Memories,” to highlight the parade’s milestone anniversary,” said Gunnar Ledermann, Kiwanis President. The parade will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. […]

Rockwall High Student is a Homecoming Hero After Saving Boy in Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 30, 2019) Tyra Winters is not your ordinary high school cheerleader. Not only can she tumble down the field while leading a crowd, she is a hero! During the Rockwall High School homecoming parade, Tyra’s courage and leadership skills would be put to the test. While she was in the parade, she […]

Rockwall Readies for Homecoming Parade, Game

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 17, 2019) Rockwall High School Homecoming Week is September 16-21.  The RHS Homecoming Parade will take place on Wednesday, September 18.  The parade begins at 6 p.m. at Dobbs Elementary School.  The RHS Class of 1989 will serve as parade marshals.  The parade route will follow Clark Street to Boydston to Townsend […]

City of Heath Celebrates Independence Day with Parade & Patriotic Celebration in the Park

(HEATH, TX – July 16, 2019)  It was pure red, white and blue hometown Americana in the City of Heath as the community celebrated July 4 with the Annual Independence Day Parade and Patriotic Program in the park afterwards. During the program, Mayor Kelson Elam presented the parade awards and honored attending veterans. Pastor Mark […]