Ashland’s 250th 4th of July Parade & Celebration

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Looking for a family-friendly way to start celebrating America’s 250th birthday early on July 4th?

Ashland, Virginia will be kicking off patriotic festivities starting at 11:00 a.m. with its 250th 4th of July Parade, followed by other great family-oriented fun. 

After the parade, stay for the Old-Fashioned Lawn Party, the Founding Fathers Costume Contest, the Patriotic Pet Contest and the Apple-Pie Baking Contest and Auction. 

There will also be a patriotic musical performance by the Hanover Concert Band and an opportunity for you to contribute items to a time capsule that will be opened in 2051, as well as  old-fashioned lawn games, cold snow cones, hot dogs and hamburgers!

So come on down for a day of fun celebrating our country’s independence! 

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EVENTS SCHEDULE:

• 9:30am – 10:30am Apple Pie Baking Contest Pie Drop Off
• 10:30am Parade Line Up at Henry Clay Elementary School
• 11:00am Parade Steps Off on Hanover Avenue
• 11:00am – 12:00pm Apple Pie Judging
• 11:30am – 12:00pm Patriotic Pet Costume Contest registration
• 11:45am Presentation of Colors, Hanover Concert Band Patriotic Concert on the Lawn
• 12:00pm Lawn Party (Food, Games, Patriotic Pet Contest Judging Begins)
• 12:30pm – 12:40pm Pie Winners Announced, Pies Auctioned, Pet Winners Announced, all prizes awarded

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