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

This free event geared toward preschool- and elementary-age children provides an opportunity to participate in a festive Independence Day-themed parade.

Parade Festivities
Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with decorations for the parade. Children should bring and decorate their bicycles, tricycles and strollers. Patriotic attire is also encouraged. Streamers and balloons will be provided, but participants may also bring their own decorative materials.

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.

Concert by Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle Jam
Following the parade, the event features an 11 a.m. performance by Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle Jam at the Hilde small stage.

Beverages and peanut-free snacks will be served. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

In the event of inclement weather, the event may be canceled. Call the weather hotline for more information at 763-509-5205.

This year’s sponsors include TCF Bank and Abbott Northwestern-WestHealth. For information about upcoming events in Plymouth, visit plymouthmn.gov/specialevents.