Willow Springs Annual 4th of July Parade

Calling all patriots to the front lines to celebrate the birth of our great nation in its two hundredth and forty sixth year! Line up for Willow Springs' annual 4th of July Parade will be at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 4 at Booster Field with a start time of 10:00 a.m.

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking all businesses, civic/social clubs and churches to enter a vehicle and to display the red, white and blue American Flag. The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is promoting individuals or groups to represent historic characters from American history. At the present time they are looking for Abraham Lincoln, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Elizabeth Cady Stanton (a suffragist), and Susan B. Anthony (a suffragist). Contact Jane Bailey at 417-469-2588 for costumes.

Immediately following the parade there will be a patriotic program at the Star Theatre with the historic characters giving short remarks. All veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information contact the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce at 417-469-5519.