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Parade at 3:30 p.m. / Pride of Pike Celebration at 4 p.m.
ZEBULON - The Pride of Pike 4th of July Celebration is scheduled for June 29th, 2019 at 4:00 pm at the Pike County Soccer Complex. As usual, the event will include vendors, inflatables, live music, and a fireworks display - with an added tractor show for this year since they will be in the parade that ends at the festival location.
As we all know, Pike County is now the proud title holder of state championship for our baseball team. This is exciting and certainly something to be proud of. Therefore, a parade has been planned prior to the event. The Pride of Pike Independence Day Parade will begin at 3:30 featuring the Pike County HS Baseball Team as the grand marshal.
The parade is open to anyone and everyone so we will be accepting applications for that until June 25th. The route will be the same as the rec departments opening day route: from the corner of Old Meansville and HWY 19 to the soccer fields.
There are two ways that the community can make this event a success before the event is even held. Individuals and businesses can become an event sponsor at the $100, $200, $300 or $500 level, and individuals and businesses can be a vendor at the event.
Sponsorship of the Event
Sponsors at this year’s Pride of Pike Independence Day Celebration help make this event a success.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Resurgens Orthopaedics.
Platinum Sponsors: United Bank, Upson Regional Medical Center, and Middle Georgia Water Systems
Gold Sponsors: Georgia Power, McLeRoy Realty
Silver Sponsors: The Financial Integrity Group, Johnson Battery Company, First Bank of Pike, The Southern Credit Union, and Meriwether Ready Mix
Thank you to our sponsors!
The Platinum Level is $500 and includes: Company name on sponsor banner, 2 Vendor booths, 2 Parking passes, Company name announced over PA system as Platinum Level sponsor, and Company name listed in event advertising.
The Gold Level is $300.00 and includes: Company name on sponsor banner, 1 Vendor booth, 1 Parking pass, Company name announced over PA system as Gold Level sponsor, and Company name listed in event advertising.
The Silver Level is $200.00 and includes: Company name on sponsor banner, Company name announced over PA system as Silver Level sponsor, and Company name listed in event advertising.
The Bronze Level is $100.00 and includes: Company name on sponsor banner and Company name announced over PA system as Bronze Level sponsor.
Important information
There are two ways that the community can make this event a success before the event is even held. Individuals and businesses can become an event sponsor, and individuals and businesses can be a vendor at the event. If you would like to participate as an event sponsor, please contact Pike Parks & Rec Director Kevin Teate at 678-429-9686.
If you would like to participate in the parade, you can email Ginny Blakeney, Economic Development Director of Pike County, at pikecountyparade@gmail.com for an application.
Closing
There are some things to note before coming to this event. Pets are not allowed on park grounds. Tobacco products and alcohol will not be allowed inside the park. Absolutely no roller blades, skates, skateboards, hoverboards or bikes will be permitted to be used on the park grounds during the event. And Pike County Parks & Recreation Authority will not be held liable for any damages to or loss of any merchandise or injuries incurred while participating in this event or while on the event property.
Admission to the event is free. However, there will be a $5.00 per vehicle charge to help cover costs of this family event.
The event will be held at the Pike County Parks & Recreation Authority Soccer Complex located on Twin Oaks Road in Williamson.
Click here to remember last year's event!