2013 Children's Bike Parade

The 2013 Children's Bike Parade is a great way for children up to age 12 to show their "Freedom" and what this great country means to them.  Here are the details:

Sign up and Line-up at Union Bank, Main Street, Lovingston

Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Judging Begins: 10:30am
Prizes Awarded: 10:45am
Parade Begins: 11:00am

Everyone who signs up receives a prize.  Bikes, wagons, strollers and other Non-Motorized vehicles are welcome.  Also, costumes. Please contact us with any questions at nelsonparade@yahoo.com.

Get Ready for the 2013 Nelson County 4th of July Parade

"Freedom" - What It Means To Me".  What does Freedom mean to you and to our country?  That is the theme of this year's 4th of July Parade.  We will celebrate Freedom on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 11am on Front Street in Lovingston.  Bring your church, organization, school, etc. and celebrate the birthday of our great nation on a float, with a marching group, in an antique car, plus more.  Contact us at nelsonparade@yahoo.com with questions or to sign-up.  It's a great time for our community to come together.

Thank-You to Everyone!!

Thanks so much for coming out and sharing this Independence Day Celebration with us today.  Following are the 2012 Parade Winners:

Best Float - Giving Hope Foundation
Best Formation Marching Unit - Boy Scouts Cub Pack #32
Best of Show Antique Vehicle - Don Kendall - 1931 Model A Ford
Best of Show Fire Unit - Lovingston Fire Department
Best of Show Rescue Unit - Wintergreen Fire Department
Most Patriotic Group - "Our Next Generation"
Judges Award - Living Word Christian Fellowship
Best Representation of Theme - Sheriff's Department - COP Camp

Bike Parade Winners:
Most Patriotic Bike - Ivy Johnson
Best of Show Bike - 1st prize, Houston Bryant
Best of Show Bike - 2nd price, Will Schultz
Best of Show Scooter - 1st price, Colleen McCool
Best of Show Scooter - 2nd prize, Ben Schultz

We appreciate everyone who participated and attended.

The 2012 Parade Marches On

The parade is going to continue as scheduled tomorrow.  It's been a difficult few days for our county, but hopefully the parade will lift us up.  We hope to see you there!

Children's Bike Parade

Children's Bike Parade

Sign-up today for the Children's Bike Parade. This year's theme is "America's Monuments". Line-up at

Union Bank, Main Street, Lovingston
Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Judging Begins: 10:30am
Prizes Awarded: 10:45am
Parade Begins: 11:00am

Please contact us with any questions at nelsonparade@yahoo.com.

Come Join the Parade!

Is your business, church or organization interested in entering the parade?  All you need to do is call us, send us an email or mail us your entry and your contact information. There is no deadline and we encourage everyone to get involved.  It's a great way to get out and celebrate our country with your neighbors.

2012 Parade Theme

Happy Birthday America in 2012! We're getting ready for the annual 4th of July Parade, and are starting with our parade theme. The 2012 Parade Theme is "America's Monuments". What is your favorite? Is it Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty or the Washington Monument? Show us the parade theme on your car, truck, float or costume. Can't wait to see you there!