After an extensive four-month survey and questionnaire of volunteers, supporters, friends, and past participants, Spirit of `76 decided that the theme for the 49th Annual 4th of July Parade will be...
Spirit of America: Liberty, Opportunity and Achievement
The announcement of the theme gives participants in the parade some structure to help them prepare their presentation. “The spirit of America is personal achievement to improve oneself, one’s community and one’s nation,” says Paul Lamberton, president of Spirit of `76. “It is the man or woman whose deeds have forever improved our nation that Americans put on a pedestal. We make heroes of great achievers, not people of high social status – such as nobles, politicians, or kings – as is done in many other nations. We strive to achieve because we admire those who have achieved through their own efforts. This year’s parade theme is a reflection of that.”
The parade will take place on Monday July 4, 2011.
The grand march begins at 1:00 p.m. at Micheltorena Street and proceeds down State Street to Old Town Santa Barbara, concluding at Cota Street.
Potential participants are invited to contact Paul Lamberton at .
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