Join us for an unforgettable 4th of July celebration in Canton, Texas! Downtown Events: 9:30 am: Parade Lineup 9:30 am: Bicycle Decorating Contest 10:00 am: Watermelon Eating Contest 10:30 am: Parade Kick-Off West Side of First Monday Events 5-8:00 pm: Car Show 5:30 pm - Dark: Live Music Dark: Firework Show Our festivities kick off in Downtown Canton with the Bicycle Decorating Contest at 9:30 am. Following that, is our fun-filled Watermelon Eating Contest at 10:00 am. The highlight of the day, our annual 4th of July Parade, begins at 10:30 am. The parade route starts at the First Baptist Church of Canton, turns east on Hwy. 64 towards downtown, and then turns south onto Buffalo St., concluding at Canton Junior High. Enjoy your 4th of July day at First Monday Trade Days and then come out for to the West Gate at First Monday for a Car Show, Live Music and we will wrap it all up with a Firework Show happening after dark. Parade Map and Route Info: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer... PARADE ENTRY INFO: Entry Fee: $25 Register here: https://www.cantonmainstreet.org/sponsor/p/july-4th-entry Awards for: Best in Parade Best Youth Best Auto Best Animal Make sure to arrive early for the lineup at 9:30 am to get your parade placement and number for announcements. If you want to parade together with friends, be sure to check in together! SPONSORSHIP INFO All sponsorships come with one free parade entry! Sponsorship packages: Stars: $100 Stripes: $250 Eagle: $500 Click here for more information on what each sponsorship level gets you: https://www.cantonmainstreet.org/.../july-4th-parade... All proceeds help fund the Canton Main Street Program, dedicated to the historical preservation, revitalization, and beautification of downtown Canton. Let’s come together to celebrate our community and country with a day full of patriotic fun! See you there!
