The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department has rolled out the welcome mat for participants in the city's annual Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade, happening on Thursday, July 4. Whether you're beating the drum in a school band, marching in military gear, representing a civic group, or decked out in pageant sashes, you've got a shot at the limelight in this star-spangled procession. Even local scouts and businesses can throw their hats into the ring by signing up online to join the festivities, according to the announcement from the City of Marietta.
Time's ticking, however—want-to-be-paraders have until the stroke of 5 p.m. on May 31 to hop aboard the parade float wagon, after that, you're out of luck and out of the parade. That's the deadline for online applications, says Marietta Parks and Recreation, and it's set in stone. Those interested can grab more details by firing up a browser and visiting the event's official website or by dialing 770-794-5601 to chat with the organizers directly.
But, and here's a bit of a cloud on that Fourth of July horizon, Uncle Sam's festivities could hit a snag. Courtesy of an Executive Order from the Gov's office, the City of Marietta has reserved the right to call off the parade at any point, should COVID-19 make an unwelcome comeback or if any other unforeseen circumstances rear their ugly heads. It's a gentle reminder that we're still threading our way through uncertain times.
Check out the official announcement for the scoop on participation and for any sudden plot twists in what's shaping up to be a Fourth of July to remember—or, in an undesirable twist of fate, perhaps a day that remains marked on our calendars yet strangely quiet, depending on the sway of the pandemic and the decisions of those at the helm.
