Join in today's Johnson Lane bike parade

Staff Reports

Participants and spectators are wanted for the 10th annual Johnson Lane patriotic bike parade, 5 p.m. today.

Staging begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Johnson Lane General Store at the corner of Clapham and Johnson lanes. The non-motorized vehicle parade ends at Johnson Lane Park, where the volunteer fire department sells hot dogs, chips and soda for $3.

This year's parade honors families of fallen soldiers and includes the Sheriff's Mounted Posse color guard, Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department trucks and grand marshals, the Red Shirt Walkers.

Everyone is invited. No quads or motorized scooters allowed because of the horses in the parade. Children are encouraged to decorate bikes and wagons for the parade and must wear helmets. Dogs can be in the parade but aren't allowed in Johnson Lane Park.

Information, 267-6531.