Call For Submissions For The City Of Douglasville’s 4th Of July Shoebox Parade

Press release from the City of Douglasville:

Post Date:03/12/2021 1:18 PM

The City of Douglasville is excited to announce a new addition to this year’s Fourth of July celebration, a virtual shoebox parade! A shoebox parade is a big celebration on a small scale! Shoeboxes must be decorated in a family-oriented manner capturing the spirit of our community and what the holiday/theme means to you. This year's theme is "Parade of Stars".

The parade will feature shoebox floats created by residents, families, students, businesses, churches, and organizations. Interested parties can submit their entry by completing the online registration form on the City of Douglasville’s website at DouglasvilleGA.gov/ShoeboxParade. Submissions are being accepted now through April 2. Completed shoebox floats can be dropped off at Douglasville City Hall - 6695 Church St. Douglasville, GA 30134. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.

“The Fourth of July holiday is such a wonderful time for communities to come together and celebrate,” explained Douglasville’s Community Relations Director Jason Post. “While it still isn't feasible to have an in-person parade with large crowds, we wanted to make sure we still have options for our community to connect and celebrate together.”

The parade will be live-streamed on July 4, at 1:30 PM on The City of Douglasville’s Facebook page. Although this event will not be held in-person, public participation is encouraged!

The City will still be presenting its annual fireworks display on the evening of the fourth. Citizens are encouraged to find safe and socially distanced locations for viewing the fireworks which will be launched from the West Pines Golf Club.

Prizes for best float will be awarded in the following categories:
• Red, White & You: Awarded to the entry which best depicts the parade theme.
• A+: Awarded to one Douglas County, GA student currently in grade K-12, including public, private, home, and charter schools.
• Class Act: Awarded to a classroom in the community, including private and charter schools.
• Best Family: Awarded to a family in the community.
• Best Individual: Awarded to an individual in the community
• Best Business: Awarded to a business in the community.
• Best Organization/Non-Profit: Awarded to a Douglas County nonprofit organization/church.
• Fan Favorite: Following the virtual parade, viewers can vote for their favorite float on the City of Douglasville's Facebook page. The photo with the most likes will be recognized as the Fan Favorite. The winner of the Fan Favorite award will receive a grand prize award.

For full details on the parade and to find out how you can be a part of the big celebration, visit the City’s website at www.douglasvillega.gov/shoeboxparade.

This press release was produced by the City of Douglasville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.