Aledo 250 Events Advance With Safety Plans
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Plans for Aledo’s July 3–8 America 250 events were updated, including 24 parade entries, festival shuttle service from two school locations, and cooling and medical support.
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What this means
The July 3 parade will begin at 6:00 p.m., with line-up starting at 5:30 p.m.; Michelle Ryan was selected as grand marshal. The July 4 festival will include a shuttle running from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., a medical station, cooling tents, shade for the stage, and water for performers. The commission also confirmed a July 8 Declaration of Independence reading at the Aledo Bandshell and approved the April 27 meeting minutes.
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- Approved the April 27, 2026, meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote.
- Confirmed 24 entries for the July 3 Liberty & Legacy Parade, with one open slot remaining for a possible late entry.
- Selected Michelle Ryan as grand marshal for the 250-parade event.
- Arranged July 4 festival shuttle service from Apollo Elementary and Mercer County Jr. High School from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Planned medical and cooling support for the July 4 festival, including an ambulance and table near the Merchants building and a cooling tent.
- Confirmed Mike Millar as the reader for the July 8 Declaration of Independence event.
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