FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS IN, AROUND WASHINGTON CO.

  

You don’t need to look far to find something to do this 4^th of July, as several locations in Washington County and surrounding counties are hosting Independence Day events.

Here are just a few of the things going on around the area:

• Chappell Hill is preparing to host the annual “Biggest Small Town Parade in Texas”.  Featuring the World Famous Marching Kazoo Band, the parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Chappell Hill.  This year’s theme is “Chappell Hill – 172: Forever Red, White and Blue”, celebrating Chappell Hill’s 172^nd birthday.  Visitors will also be able to enjoy the “Cool Rods Car Show” and a performance from recording artist John Beland.  KTEX-106’s Holly Ryder will be on-site for the parade, broadcasting live on KWHI starting at 10 a.m.
• Meanwhile, Independence will begin its activities downtown at 3 p.m. with food booths, games, a water balloon battle, and music from Steven Marshall.  The Independence Day Parade begins at 5 p.m., followed by a street dance and live music from the Risky Liver Band.  The evening concludes with a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.  Holly Ryder will also be on hand.
• Round Top will be hosting its next installment of the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi River.  The 169^th celebration will begin at 10 a.m. on the town square, with addresses from local dignitaries, firing of Round Top’s Civil War era cannon, a parade, and barbecue meal served at the Round Top Rifle Association Hall.  Entertainment will be provided by the Round Top Brass Band, an accordion jam session, and special guest vocalists Cool Freddie and the Gang.  Be sure to look for KTEX-106’s Blake Hickerson.
• The Burton American Legion will be hosting its annual 4^th of July picnic at the Burton Community Center, serving pork and beef barbecue starting at 11 a.m.  There will also be bingo, a silent and live auction, and a cake walk.  Blake Hickerson will also be there.
• Giddings will be hosting Fury on the 4th at the Lee County Fairgrounds.  Barbecue will be sold starting at 8 a.m., with a performance from the Lost Cause Band at noon and a live auction at 2 p.m.  Championship bull riding will take over the Lee County Sheriff’s Posse arena a few hours later, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and the show starting at 6 p.m.  Sonny Burgess and special guest Jolie Holliday will perform at the arena at 9 p.m.  The night will round out with a fireworks show at 10 p.m.  KTEX-106’s Trail Boss Troy will be there for all the action.
• Hermann Sons Life of Deanville will host its Red, White and Blue Fourth of July BBQ at the Deanville Hall, selling barbecue starting at 7 a.m.  Lunch will be available inside the hall, including barbecue sandwiches, potato salad, beans and cold drinks.  Other activities will include bingo, a bounce house, silent and live auctions, a sweet shop, and a free dance starting at 1 p.m. with the Ed Kopecky Band.
• There will also be a celebration at the Kenney Agricultural Society Hall, starting at 10:30 a.m. with a cake walk and beef, pork and mutton by the pound.  Plates will be served starting at 11 a.m.  There will also be a silent and live auction, and—weather permitting—a bouncy house and free petting zoo for the kids.
• Navasota will be holding its annual Independence Daze and Parade, starting at 10 a.m.  The parade will begin at Prosperity Bank in Navasota and end at the Navasota Center.  Activities at the Navasota Center will include bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, giveaways, and free admission into the Navasota Municipal Pool until 2 p.m.  The Navasota Noon Lions Club will be serving free hotdogs, chips and lemonade in the Navasota Center courtyard.

KWHI encourages everyone to have a happy—and safe—Fourth of July.