Arthur seeks June 28 parade entries
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Entries for Arthur’s 2025 Freedom Celebration Parade are being accepted.
Individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses interested in participating in the parade should call Stephanie Wierman at 217-620-7460 to request a form or stop by the Welcome Center at 106 E. Progress to pick up a form.
“Hometown Celebration” is the theme for the 31st annual parade.
Sponsored by Arthur Area Association of Commerce, the line-up for the parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the old Progress Tank Facility (402 E. Progress St.) and the parade will begin promptly at 2 p.m. Only parade participants are allowed in the line-up area. Drop off area for parade participants will be at 402 E. Progress St., which is the entrance to the plant.
The Freedom Celebration Parade route will run west on Progress Street to Vine Street, turns left on Vine and travels through downtown Arthur. The parade route turns left off of Vine on to Logan Street and then left again on Pine Street and ends back at Progress Street.
The Arthur American Legion Post #479 will be handing out American flags along the parade route again this year.
People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs to watch the parade anywhere along the route with their families, friends and neighbors. Kids and kids at heart, don’t forget to bring the candy bags!
Parade entries should remember to report to for line-up between 12:30 and 1:45 p.m. on June 28.