Join the Best Little Parade in Texas

The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to one and all to attend the annual Independence Day Parade, the “Best Little Parade in Texas.” The parade celebrates the birth of our nation and is a red, white and blue, flag waving observance of the holiday. Wimberley’s parade theme this year is “Stars Big and Bright.” The annual parade is the chamber’s flagship event and is one that the whole community can participate in and enjoy. Thousands of people will be cheering as the parade makes it way through town.

The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Green Acres Rd. and FM 2325, proceeds to Ranch Road 12, continues through the Wimberley Square and ends at Blue Heron Run. Parade participants who are walking or riding horses will exit the parade route at Blue Heron, the remaining participants will exit the route at RR 12 and Stillwater.

The Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee will serve as grand marshal of Wimberley’s parade. Celebrating the recent designation for Wimberley as an International Dark Sky Community the committee members are thrilled to share this exciting news. Look for the “Stars Big and Bright” float.

Immediately following the parade on July 4th, the Wimberley Christian Church, 13706 RR 12, offers free hot dogs and children’s activities. To complete the celebration the Wimberley Community Chorus and the Hill Country Community Band will perform two patriotic concerts on July 4th at the Wimberley Baptist Church at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.

In addition to the parade on Wednesday, July 4th there are several special events taking place during the first week in July. On July 5, 6 and 7 the VFW Post 6441 will host the 73rd Annual VFW Rodeo on Jacob’s Well Road and fireworks will light up the night sky following each rodeo performance. The Wimberley Lions host Market Day on July 7, 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Market Day is a shopper’s delight with more than 475 outdoor booths offering a wide variety of treasures. The Wimberley Community Center will be the place to cool off while enjoying the Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival on July 7, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

JOIN US! We have lots of reason to celebrate in beautiful Wimberley. For those interested in participating in the parade, entry forms can be found on www.wimberley.org or by contacting the chamber office - [email protected],

(512) 847-2201.