
Festivities on the fourth will begin with a parade at 10 a.m., down Pine and Gold Street ending at the Courthouse park. The theme this year's parade is “The Grand Old Flag”. Downtown merchants will all be displaying American flags in celebration. The Parade Marshal is Ruben Acosta.
There will be prizes for the top floats - $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third. To sign up, or for more information stop by Tharp’s Flowers 1205 Columbus Road.
Vendor space at the park is still available. Call 546-9501 for more information.
There will be food and fun for everyone. And this year's events will include a horseshoe contest.
The celebration will conclude with city’s fireworks display from the Deming Industrial Park.
The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. at sunset.
The city of Deming pays for most of the cost, with private donations adding to the fund.