THE PARADE AND EVENT ARE POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. THE MAKE UP DATE IS IN SEPTEMBER ON THE 12TH.
We are excited to host the BIGGEST AMERICA 250 EVENT in Okaloosa County this Saturday, May 9! Join us in celebrating the USA’s 250th birthday and making history right in the heart of Crestview!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
🎸 America 250 Celebration 🎶
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Steps of the Courthouse, 101 E James Lee Blvd
Country Music Star Coffey Anderson will headline the celebration, along with performances by local school bands. Official remarks will be made to kick off the patriotic Grand Parade.
🇺🇸 Grand Parade 🦅
Start Time: 4:00 p.m.
Route: From S Main St to W Cedar Ave
Mia Manganello a Crestview native and three-time Olympic medalist, will be our Grand Marshal for the parade!
⚠️ ROAD CLOSURES 🚧
Please be aware that roads in the vicinity will begin closing at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, to facilitate event preparations. We encourage attendees to refer to the event map and plan their travel routes accordingly.
📍 PUBLIC PARKING & TRANSPORTATION 🚍
For your convenience, designated public parking will be available at the following locations.
Transportation will be available at select* parking lots from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The buses will run every 15 minutes.
– Twin Hills Park Parking Lots* (including Children’s Park and Bark Park)
– Twin Hills Gymnasium Parking Lot
– NWF State College Parking Lot
– Lifepoint Church Overflow Parking Lot (S Main St/Griffith Ave E)
– First Baptist Church Parking Lot (Mapoles St/E Hickory Ave)
– Tractor Supply Parking Lot* (Hwy 90/N Lloyd St)
– New Beginnings Church Parking Lot* (Hwy 90, near Animal Health Center)
📧 Points of Contact 💬
Hon. Graham W. Fountain, Okaloosa County America 250 Commission Chairman | america250@myokaloosa.com
Melissa Carter, City of Crestview Special Events Coordinator | carterc@cityofcrestview.org
Shae Bonifacio, City of Crestview Public Information Officer | pio@cityofcrestview.org
For more countywide America 250 events throughout the year, visit GetTheCoast.com/America250 or follow us on Facebook at Okaloosa County America 250!
We look forward to celebrating America’s 250th together as a community! Thank you for your cooperation and participation.
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