Civic organizations begin organizing and planning the events. Invitations are sent to outside organizations to participate. Emergency Service Units prepare for every possible occurrence so that residents and visitors to the Village can relax and enjoy the day. The Commissioners and Mayor coordinate all of the above, and of course, the Grand Marshall is chosen from among the many honored Village residents. Our Fourth of July celebration Parade gets bigger and the fireworks get more spectacular every year.
People come from all over to join in the celebrations.
The Parade and Evening Program draws thousands. Families are reunited, long lost friends re-acquainted, and new friends found on this most traditional of days, the Birthday of our Great Country. Our day begins at dawn, when merchants and organizations setup their wares. Emergency Services Units and Civic Organizations round up their members and equipment for presentations. We have two parades in town that day.