Kiddies Bike Parade scheduled for July 4

The annual Kiddies Bike Parade will take place at 10 a.m. July 4 on 1st Avenue South. This 1 1/2-mile leisurely paced parade will start at the south parking lot on 1st Avenue and proceed south on 1st Avenue to 8th Street, over to 2nd Avenue Southeast and then south to and through McElroy Park, ending at the Sertoma Shelter for prize presentations and treats by the Sertoma Club.
All bikers are invited to ride in the parade and must wear bike helmets. This family event encourages families to walk together with parents accompanying younger bikers. No motorized bikes of any kind are allowed.
All bikers under 12 will receive a coupon for a free kiddies ice cream cone from Dairy Queen of Jamestown, Fantastic Fireworks will be giving coupons for a free pack of sparklers, and the Sertoma Club will serve all bikers and friends free root beer floats at the conclusion of the parade.
The theme of the parade is the 4th of July and prizes will be awarded for the best decorated bikes: first place, $20, and second and third place $10 each. At the start of the parade, kids ages 7 to 12 can register for a boys and a girls bike to be given away, courtesy of Walmart, and two bike helmets courtesy of Central Valley Health. Kids ages 13 to 18 can register for two $10 prizes.
Judging for best decorated bikes will take place at the parking lot and announced at the Sertoma Shelter after the parade. Judging will be based on display of red, white and blue decorations, originality and first impressions.
Bikers are asked to be at the south parking lot by 9:30 a.m. to get into their positions for the parade.