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Willow Springs and Cabool are planning Fourth of July activities.
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce announced in a press release that its annual parade is 10 a.m. July 4. Lineup occurs at 9 a.m. at Booster Field. The grand marshal is Jerry Gibbons of Willow Springs, who served in the 82nd Airborne Division. A patriotic program follows after the parade at the Star Theater.
Earlier, a SWAT Challenge and a 5K “I Ran from the Cops” event are set for 6 a.m. Entry forms are available online at wschamber.net or at the chamber office at 120 W. Main St. The events are at Palenske Field.
The Willow Springs Lions Club will hold a pancake breakfast at 6 a.m. at Palenske Field.
Swimming will be free at the municipal pool from noon to 7 p.m.
First General Baptist Church in Willow Springs at 2507 Railroad Drive will host a fireworks show at dark. Free hot dogs are available and food trucks will be on the grounds.
Entry forms are available wschamber.net or at the chamber office at 120 W. Main.
CABOOL EVENT
At Cabool, a Fourth of July Block Party is slated for 6 p.m. July 4 on Main Street.
The Cabool Chamber of Commerce said the event includes music, food trucks, fireworks and other surprises.
Interested vendors can email caboolchamber@gmail.com
Houston and Licking held their activities last weekend.