ABOVE: A traditional sight in Marshall on Independence Day has been a parade of children and parents guiding bikes, wagons and pets around the Fountain Circle. This year’s Oaklawn Pet, Bike & Wagon Parade again will be part of activities in the community for the Fourth of July.
MysteryVisits Communications prepared the following press release on behalf of Oaklawn during June 2022.
~ Plans gear up for Oaklawn's Fourth of July Pet, Bike & Wagon Parade in Marshall ~
MARSHALL, Michigan – Hundreds of kids – along with friendly animals, colorfully decorated bicycles and other wheeled vehicles – are expected to step off at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, in this picturesque city for the 2022 Oaklawn Pet, Bike & Wagon Parade.
The parade will circle Brooks Memorial Fountain as part of the city’s Independence Day observance, and kick off many other Independence Day activities. There is no fee to participate in the parade, but registration is required.
At 11 a.m., a lunch featuring barbecued chicken, hotdogs and ice cream will get under way, sponsored by the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance, along with a performance by the Marshall Rotary Community Band.
Sara Jack, an Oaklawn marketing associate, will be the master of ceremonies for the parade.
To be assured of participation in the parade, registrations are urged by July 1. Young people who want to be part of the parade are being encouraged to register as soon as possible, and several options are available.
Registrations are being accepted entirely online at oaklawnhospital.org/parade-registration, where complete rules and regulations also may be viewed.
Late registrations will be accepted only from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event, in front of the Crary Condominiums building, near the National House Inn.
Children ages 3 through 12 are invited to create costumes and decorations that reflect the Independence Day celebration. A parent’s authorization is required in order for any child to participate in the parade. All animals must be properly caged or leashed.
Ribbons will be presented to all participants, plus first-, second- and third-place honors awarded in each of the categories – pets, bikes and wagons. Awards in the form of “Marshall Bucks” will be presented to the top three winners in each category.
All bikers riding in the parade must wear helmets. Oaklawn is making helmets available for $5 to those who don’t bring their own. Lineup for the parade will begin at 9:40 a.m. the day of the event.
For additional information, contact the hospital’s marketing office at (269) 789-3942. Additional information may be found online at wwwoaklawnhospitalorg/parade.
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