A community parade full of patriotism, creativity, and hometown pride, featuring decorated floats, classic cars, businesses, community and sports groups, bands, dancers, and first responders, took place along the city’s North Street on Friday morning, July 3, 2026. Here are a few comments from people who enjoyed the parade : BRENDA LEE HAYNES - “Great parade in downtown Anderson; Such a large crowd of happy, grateful patriotic Americans celebrating our Nation’s 250th birthday

The City of Anderson is rolling out the red, white, and blue for a memorable community celebration as America marks its 250th birthday. On Friday, July 3, 2026, residents and visitors are invited to North Street for a patriotic parade kicking off at 9:00 a.m. Organizers are calling on the entire community to take part in this historic event, which promises to be filled with patriotism, creativity, and hometown pride. Whether you’re part of a local business, community group, s

Boomtown Museum officials, Darlene Brown, Mary Hale, and Ed Hackworth. Like exciting parades? Craft fairs? Live music by four bands? Food trucks? Pancake breakfast? Beer trucks? Claire Engel Park party? So if the answer is…..YES!…..to all-of-the-above, then you, your family, and your friends shouldn’t have missed the 75th-annual BOOMTOWN FESTIVAL, organized by a small group of dedicated volunteers that make up the Shasta Damboree Committee. All of this fun and frivolity,