O’Fallon’s 2011 Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade: “Celebrating the American Spirit”

Line the streets on the Fourth of July to cheer the Independence Day parade. The two-mile parade route starts at Third and Main streets, proceeds north on Main, turns east on Tom Ginnever Avenue and ends at T.R. Hughes Ballpark.

The 2011 parade theme is “Celebrating the American Spirit.”  Plaques will be awarded for “Best Color Guard Unit” (first and second place), and the “Mayor’s Choice Award.”  Cash prizes of $200 for first place and $100 for second place will be given to the “Best Musical Float” and “Most Patriotic Float.”  Winners of the “Best Overall Entry” category will be awarded $500 for first place, $400 for second place and $300 for third place. Entries can only receive one parade award.