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Star Spangled Spectacular to celebrate ‘Red, White and Blue in 2022’

Entry forms for parade available

Commodores Brandon Frank and Jeff Bowles along Lakeshore Drive — location of The Big Parade.

Brandon Frank and Jeff Bowles, 2022 Star Spangled Spectacular commodores, have chosen “Red, White and Blue in 2022” as the theme for this year’s Fourth of July events.

“We are excited to see our community waving flags; entering a USA color-inspired float in the parade; and dressed in red, white, and blue this July,” said Frank.

The commodores encourage locals interested in celebrating the nation’s colors to join The Big Parade by filling out the entry form available at www.starspangledspectacular.net and Storm Lake United. The Big Parade will resume its annual route along Lakeshore Drive.

The duo is taking the theme into consideration as they select a Grand Marshal in the coming weeks. “We’ve received numerous nominations, which gives us some really great options in choosing someone to represent our area in red, white, and blue this summer,” said Bowles. The annual poster contest for children will reflect “Red, White and Blue in 2022” as well.

Entertainment will begin on Sunday, July 3 with a car cruise, kiddie parade and music in the bandshell. Monday’s events will commence with the popular Ride-Run around the lake, followed by The Big Parade along Lakeshore Drive at 10:30 a.m. Other favorites, including a variety of food and music, will take place throughout the day before the evening fireworks. A full schedule will be posted at www.starspangledspectacular.net as plans for the festivities unfold. Updates will also be shared to the event’s social media pages.