History

The Annual Arcadia Neighborhood Parade and Pot Luck Breakfast was established in 1996. From its humble beginnings, the parade has always been about people, not a specific sponsor or other commercialized entity. Although the committee accepts donations to defer all operating costs, the parade is free with the focus on honoring our country, troops, community and families with a local celebration!

The parade started in 1996 when Johanna Boslin and her family began planting flags in her neighbor’s yards on the 4th of July. Neighbor Bud Katz called to thank her. He said “the flags looked so beautiful, flapping in the breeze. With the sun just rising, now all we need is a parade.” Neighbors handed out more than 300 homemade fliers to letting everyone know there would be an Arcadia 4th of July parade!

The parade and pot luck continues to grow. Last year, an estimated 1000 participants celebrated in style!

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