City of Plymouth’s annual Happy Birthday America Parade is set for Thursday, June 27 at the Hilde Performance Center, 3500 Plymouth Blvd.

Geared toward preschool and elementary-age children, the free event provides an opportunity for families to participate in a festive Independence Day-themed parade.

Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with decorations for the parade. Children should bring and decorate their bicycles, tricycles and strollers. Children will receive patriotic-themed bags filled with streamers, beads and the like to decorate, but participants may also bring their own decorative materials. Patriotic attire is also encouraged.

The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. with the Star Spangled Banner and other patriotic music, led by the Hamel Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5903.

In the event of inclement weather, the event may be canceled. Call the weather hotline to check for cancellations at 763-509-5205.

 Live Music at 11 a.m.: Kidpower with Rachael

Food Truck:

Rock Elm

Access to Hilde Performance Center detoured due to Plymouth Boulevard construction

Beginning in May: Plymouth Boulevard is set to undergo major improvements between Highway 55 and Rockford Road (County Road 9) beginning in May. The Hilde Performance Center will remain accessible to residents and visitors throughout construction, but attendees may be required to take detoured routes.

To view access maps and phasing information, and sign up to receive project update emails, visit plymouthmn.gov/plymouthblvd.