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This Year's Children's Parade THEME:
"American Values: Family, Freedom, God, and Country"
Nearly 5,000 participants will take to the streets to demonstrate their pride in America and its heritage. The Children's Parade will be at 10:30 a.m. and begins at 800 East Center Street, ending at 200 East Center Street at the state and county complex in Provo.
The Children's Parade is not only a fun activity for the family; it also is a chance to educate the youth on freedom and respect. Participants will have a chance to meet police officers and fire fighters, giving them a first hand experience with these important and friendly public servants.
Staging for the parade will be between 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and runs on a first come, first-to-march basis. The children will be arranged in different categories and accompanied by the Provo and Timpview High School marching bands. These talented bands practice extensively in preparation for the Freedom Festival and bring a strong spirit of hope to the crowd.
With its longstanding role as part of the Freedom Festival, many families have been participating in the parade for generations. Jalayne Lamph has been part of the parade for 18 years and has seen it grow. "Some of the people who started in the parade are now bringing their kids to the parade", she says. When she started, there were around 800 participants. That number has jumped to 5,000 with almost 10,000 people in attendance to cheer on the festivities.
The parade lasts about 45 minutes and participants will receive free popsicles provided by Meadow Gold. No skateboards or motorized vehicles of any kind are permitted. If you arrive after 9 a.m., please use the 100 North 800 East entrance.
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