Jul 04, 2023

Parade serves as one highlight of Freedom Fest

Posted Jul 04, 2023 4:36 PM

by DEWEY TERRILL
JC Post

( Photos by Colleen Jeffery )

The Freedom Fest Parade was a Fourth of July highlight in Junction City.

KJCK News Director Dewey Terrill served as the grand marshal for the parade.
KJCK News Director Dewey Terrill served as the grand marshal for the parade.
Three U.S. Army helicopters flew over the parade route.
Three U.S. Army helicopters flew over the parade route.
Kids waving at the parade
Kids waving at the parade

Parade award winners included the Youth Award for Clarabel's Dance Citadel. Most Patriotic to Cavalry Baptist Church, Best Use of Theme to the American Legion Post 45 and Best In Show was the American Pro Wrestling Wrestling entry.

Other Fourth of July activities ranged from the Veterans Ceremony to concerts, a carnival and the Freedom Run.