Due to a conflicting event, The Boise 4th of July “We the People” Liberty Day Parade is scheduled for 11:00 AM on July 4th, 2009. Please note that this is a significant change in time from the traditional evening parade.

This year’s fly-over will be at 10:00 AM and spectators are encouraged to arrive early to watch the parade. Also, the Capital City Farmer’s Market on 8th Street will be open on the morning of July 4th and parade spectators are encouraged to support the downtown vendors. All accessible parking garages will be open and offering FREE parking for July 4th. Please take advantage of that great opportunity.

There is still time for individuals and organizations planning an entry in the parade to register. Parade entry applications are being accepted until June 26, 2009. Download an 2009-parade-application or call the parade offices at 377-2364.

This year’s theme is: “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave!” The 2009 Parade Route is also now available.

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Announcement of 4th of July Parade in Boise; Support Parade this Weekend at Summer Fun Fest Boise

Contact: Elysse Barrett
We the People Parade Committee
208-377-2364

Boise, ID, June 10, 2009 — The Boise 4th of July “We the People” Liberty Day Parade is scheduled for 11:00 AM on July 4th, 2009. Please note that this is a significant change in time from the traditional evening parade. The “We the People” committee is calling upon the community of Boise to step forward in a show of patriotism and reflect on the parade’s theme for this year: “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave!” This year’s parade route is attached and can be found along with all other parade information at our website: www.libertydayparade.com

In an effort to raise funds for this year’s parade as well as educate the community on opportunities for involvement, the “We the People” Parade will have a booth and silent auction at the 2009 Summer FunFest which will be held this weekend, June 12th and 13th, at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds. For more information, go to the Summer FunFest website at: www.hometownfestival.com. Members of the community are encouraged to come and support the parade at Summer FunFest!

Individuals and organizations planning an entry in the parade may register until June 26, 2009. For an application and parade rules, please go to www.libertydayparade.com or call the parade offices at 377-2364.

Elysse Barrett, spokesperson for the “We the People” 4th of July Parade is available for interview or comment by calling 377-2364 or 890-0086. If she is unavailable, you can reach David Barrett at 890-0881.

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The Boise 4th of July “We the People” Liberty Day Parade announced today that it is accepting nominations for Parade Marshals. To complement the 2009 theme, “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave” the Parade Marshals will be local heroes who have given of themselves sacrificially and made a significant difference in the community.

Nominations will close on May 15 and the Parade Marshals will be announced after Memorial Day. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, July 4 2009 at 11 AM.

A spokesperson for the committee said, “We had a scheduling conflict with another fourth of July event at our old time this year, and took the opportunity to test a morning time. The public is encouraged to participate in a poll on the time change at our website.”

The “we the people” committee also has said they are renewing their 2008 call for the entire Boise community to show their support by sending in $1 donations. “We would like to thank each Boise family who participated last year. Your donations, many of which exceeded the $1 requested, went to support one of the longest-running community-wide celebrations in the Capital city. The ‘We the People’ parade is truly ‘the people’s parade’ and we encourage everyone in Boise to show their support again this year, too.”

Nominations and/or donations may be submitted to:
“We the People” committee
P.O. Box 532,
Boise, ID, 83701
377-2364
or via www.libertydayparade.com

The committee notes, “Hard to think about summer festivities in early spring, but now is the time to begin thinking about volunteering for the parade or entering a float. We’re issuing prizes to the best entries this year, so the earlier you get started, the more time you will have to implement a dynamite entry.”

Registration for individuals and organizations planning an entry in the parade is open from now until June 26, 2009.

Drum roll, please. The Liberty day parade committee is pleased to announce that the 2009 theme will be:

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave!

Entrants are encouraged to start thinking about creative ways they can incorporate this year’s theme into their design.

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Announcement of the 2008 Fourth of July Parade in Boise; Committee Looks to Community for Involvement and Support

Boise, ID, May 8, 2008— The Boise 4^th of July “We the People” Liberty Day Parade is scheduled for 6:30 PM on July 4^th, 2008. The “We the People” committee is calling upon the community of Boise to step forward in a show of patriotism and reflect on the parade’s theme for this year: “Liberty and Justice for ALL!”

In an effort to maintain the community aspect of this year’s parade, the “We the People” Committee is looking to the entire Boise community to show their support by sending in $1 donations. Each Boise family who contributes their $1 is showing support for one of the longest-running community-wide celebrations in the Capital city. The “We the People” parade is truly “the people’s parade” and  encourages everyone in Boise to show their participation. The committee will accept donations of any size. Donations may be sent to: We the People, P.O. Box 532, Boise, ID, 83701 or on www.libertydayparade.com.

New and exciting developments with Boise’s 4^th of July Parade will be announced in the near future.

Volunteers are needed. There are many fun volunteer opportunities for all ages. Please call the parade office at 377-2364 or go to www.libertydayparade.com to volunteer today.

Individuals and organizations planning an entry in the parade may register until June 27, 2008. For an application, please go to www.libertydayparade.com or call the parade offices at 377-2364.

Contact: Elysse Barrett

We the People Parade Committee

208-377-2364

ebarrett@americasrenewal.com