After an extensive four-month survey and questionnaire of volunteers, supporters, friends, and past participants, Spirit of `76 decided that the theme for the 47th Annual 4th of July Parade will be...
America: Land of Promise
“We have a number of exciting community projects in the works for this year, but the parade always tops the list for enthusiasm from the community,” says Paul Lamberton, president of Spirit of `76. “We were happy to see so many people get involved in helping us decide on this year’s theme.”
The announcement of the theme gives participants in the parade some structure to help them prepare their presentation. “America was built on promises of freedom, dignity, and equal protection under the law,” Lamberton continues. “Those promises are as relevant today as they were when they were first articulated two hundred and thirty-three years ago.”
The parade will take place on Saturday July 4, 2009.
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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