Aledo America 250 Event Plans Advance
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The commission advanced planning for the July 3 parade and July 4 celebrations, including a tentative parade route, a 7–10 a.m. pancake breakfast, festival activities, parking, and possible medical support.
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The July 3 parade is tentatively planned to stage along NW 4th Street and travel south on North College Avenue to the 100 block of South College Avenue. The July 4 festival will not include water features because of limited water access, while staff will seek quotes for additional children’s activities and continue planning parking and shuttle options. The Aledo Fire Department will host a community pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m., and staff will investigate whether an EMT station can be provided.
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- A tentative July 3 parade route was outlined, with staging along NW 4th Street and the route continuing south on North College Avenue to the 100 block of South College Avenue.
- Golf carts or other entry options may be included on the parade entry form.
- The Aledo Fire Department will host a July 4 pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m.
- Water features will not be available at the July 4 festival because of limited access to water.
- Staff will obtain quotes for a toddler bouncer, a 70-foot obstacle course, and other interactive rentals.
- The commission discussed holding bingo from 4 to 6 p.m. at the pavilion and planning tables and chairs for the event.
- Staff will investigate medical support, parking assistance, shuttle options, signage, and additional event participation.
- The commission unanimously approved the January 26, 2026, meeting minutes.
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