In the movie Independence Day, we heard “….We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We’re going to live on! We’re going to survive! So today, we celebrate our Independence Day!”
We did fight, we did struggle, and we did survive and unite. Now, we stand ready to party. Unanimously, people express their desire to celebrate, connect, live with one another, and get those long-awaited hugs.
Safety first
While the State of California has opened up many of the Covid-19 restrictions, please defer to Santa Cruz County Health Department guidelines, santacruzhealth.org/coronavirus.
About our event organizers
I met with Donna Lind, Scotts Valley City Councilperson and chairperson, and Karen Edwards, president of the Boulder Creek Business Association and officer at Liberty Bank. These two women are leaders in our community, and continuously step up to organize these city events.
Both will tell you, though, that without volunteers, board members, local businesses and organizations, city and county officials, and you, the public, these events would not be happening. Your help, support and donations are monumental.
Each expressed their gratitude for all your support and delighted at seeing faces light up when people hear about the upcoming 4th of July celebrations.
The bottom line is, are we ready to watch a parade, go shopping, eat out and dance on the sidewalks?
SCOTTS VALLEY
Live parade and businesses are open. The parade is free.
The parade entry deadline is June 25. Details:
- Where: Scotts Valley Drive/Carbonero Way
- When: 3:00pm Parade starts
- Parade categories/participants:
- Equestrian
- Adult & Children marching bands,
- Music groups
- Float/Trucks
- Pets
- Classic autos
- Clubs
- Organizations & Businesses
To submit a parade application visit www.scottsvalley.org or email [email protected].
During the parade, don’t miss the Fly-Over by Little Tampico.
As of today, city of Scotts Valley, Crown Catering/SV Market, The Hangar at Skypark, Donna Lind, The Pratt Company, Mayor Derek Timm, Canepa Motors, Central Home Supply, Kings Village Shopping Center, Scarborough Lumber, Corky Roberson, 1440 Multiversity, Jack Crawford, Music Now and Business with Pleasure have given donations.
“We as a community are pulling this together, have a chance for a little normalcy, and to me, this is exactly what the community needs,” Lind said.
BOULDER CREEK
Virtual parade & downtown sidewalk sale
- Virtual parade
- When: 10am-noon
- What: Parade starts, broadcasting KBCZ, music by Patti Maxine, Alex Lucero, Ripatti & Rose, Quinn Becker, Olde Blue Me and Chas Crowder.
- Watch: at www.bcba.net or Facebook.
- Downtown sidewalk sale
- When: 11am-4pm
- What: More than 15 local businesses, artists, crafters are participating.
- Raffle prize: a $460 value Weber Master Touch grill with tools and rotisserie accessory. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Donated by: Scarborough Home Center.
“You can sleep in, go shopping, and view the parade at the BC Faculty Center or any business in the sidewalks that has a video screen,” Edwards said.
Janet Janssen, sales/goal achievement coach, trainer, author and public speaker. [email protected] “This month, I look forward to celebrating with you. See you on the 4th of July!”
