Sweetland Children's 4th July Parade

July 1, 2023, was sunny and warm, a perfect day for LaGrange's 39th annual children's 4th of July parade. The origin of this celebration was the idea of the wife of Rotarian Jim Boyd, Annette Mills Boyd. This parade was established to give the children of LaGrange an opportunity to participate in a festive celebration of the birth of our great nation. Although both Annette and Jim are no longer with us, the parade is still held in their honor.

Each year this children's parade is well received by all. The parade route is lined with families and neighbors. The beneficiaries must include all of the parade participants plus the spectators. The parade was also covered by local media.

This year the parade was entitled "Surfin' USA" in honor of the parade's Grand Marshals LaGrange College Athletic Department. Our Rotary members act as parade marshals to help keep the children on route and safe on their various non-motored vehicles. This year the parade was entitled "Surfin' USA" in honor of the parade's Grand Marshals LaGrange College Athletic Department.

The parade is also a great opportunity for a time of fellowship among our club members. This event is covered by social media.