Area's Fourth of July events taking entries

Plans for the traditional July 4 parade and block party are well underway at the Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Churchill County Parks and Recreation offices.

Parade float entries are due June 29.

Chamber Executive Director Lucy Carnahan said the parade will begin at 10 a.m. from Churchill County Middle School on South Taylor Street. The route extends north to A Street and then east to the American Legion. From there, the route heads south to Williams Avenue and east to Maine Street, the final leg.

This year’s theme of “Fallon Forward” is represented by multiple grand marshals, a group of high school and middle school student council officers from the Churchill County School District and Oasis Academy. Carnahan hopes to ignite a passion for service with the next generation and encourage the local youth to volunteer in the Fallon community.

The Maine Street block party begins after the parade and continues until 2 p.m. with a host of family activities, food trucks, games, vendors and a fire truck sprinkler.

The red, white and blue window decorating contest is open to all businesses in Churchill County. Entries are due June 28 and windows must be decorated by July 1. The best use of theme and voter’s choice award winners will each receive a $100 cash prize.

A pie bake-off is June 29 at the Cottage Schools, 255 E. Stillwater Ave. Pie drop off is 10 a.m.-noon with judging at 1 p.m. First place will receive a commemorative baking dish.

The annual bed races begins at the Maine Street fountain approximately at noon. Entry form and $30 fee must be submitted by June 21. Entrants must register in a racing group, either 18 years of age and older or ages 13-17. Winners will receive a trophy and cash prize.

Information, registration forms and volunteer opportunities are available at ChurchillCountyRecreation.org or through the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. Carnahan may be reached at 775-423-2544 or call Robyn Jordan at 775-423-7733.