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Organizers ramp up outreach for July 4 parade; Cora Wood named grand marshal
Summary
Commissioners reported expanded outreach and branding for the July 4 parade; Cora Wood, retiring after 30+ years, will serve as grand marshal and the Yacht Rockers band is scheduled to perform. Organizers are recruiting new float participants and updating event promotion.
Staff and commissioners updated the commission on planning for the Fourth of July parade and park celebration. New committee members and energy from recent volunteers have expanded marketing and outreach to recruit more floats and participants. The Presenter announced that Cora Wood will be the parade grand marshal in recognition of her retirement after more than 30 years of service.
Organizer volunteers are working on consistent branding across materials, expanding promotion, and inviting new neighborhood participants; the band for the park celebration will be the Yacht Rockers. Commissioners and staff encouraged fellow commissioners to help recruit new float entrants from their networks as the committee seeks to refresh volunteer leadership and maintain the parade’s neighborhood roots. Staff said details will continue to be finalized by the parade committee in coming weeks.
