Clarendon is ready to welcome visitors to the 144th annual Saints’ Roost Celebration this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 1, 2, and 3, 2021.
Coinciding with “First Saturday Clarendon, Texas,” this year’s celebration will include most of the traditional activities along with the Whistle-Stop Trade Days which will be open Saturday, July 3, and Sunday, July 4.
The COEA Junior Rodeo will kick off the celebration Thursday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m. followed by the first night of the Ranch Rodeo on Friday, July 3, at the same time. Dances will not be held following the rodeos this year.
Earlier in the day Friday, the Depression Luncheon will be held downtown at the Crossties Ministry Center, next to the library, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is just 25 cents for beans and Cornbread with tea or lemonade. Sausage/Tortilla wraps will be available for $1.50.
The big day will be Saturday, July 3, beginning with the Arts & Craft Fair on the square at 9 a.m. sponsored by the Donley County 4H. Booths must be reserved through the Donley County 4H by calling 806-874-2141.
The Chamber of Commerce’s Old Settlers Reunion and the Kids’ Bicycle & Tricycle Parade also begin at 9 a.m. The Kids’ Parade will line up and register at 8:30 at Third and Sully. Ed Montana will provide music and serve as master of ceremonies on the square.
Line up for the Herring Bank Parade will also start at 9 a.m. with the parade taking off at 10:00.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Make a Splash in Clarendon,” in recognition of the opening of the city’s new aquatic center. Entry forms are available in this week’s Enterprise as well as at the Visitor Center and online at ClarendonTX.com.
The Herring Bank Parade features $850 in cash prizes with $200 available for the best float, $100 for the best car or truck entry, $100 for the best animal or riding unit, $100 for the best tractor or farm equipment entry, and $100 for the best “other” entry. From those first place winners, judges will select a Grand Prize winner who will receive an additional $250.
Pre-registration is required for entrants to be judged for the prize money, and entry forms are due in the Visitor Center by 5 p.m. on June 30.
The Al Morrah Shrine Club barbecue will follow the parade at about 11 a.m. Tickets are $15 each and will be available at the Visitor Center and the Enterprise.
The barbecue will be served from its traditional location on the east side of the courthouse as opposed to the west side last year.
Parade winners will be at approximately at 1 p.m. The Henson’s Turtle Race will then take place at 1:30 p.m. And the Ranch Rodeo will close out the day at the COEA Arena beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Also happening during the celebration weekend, the Whistle-Stop will have its monthly trade days Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Whistle-Stop features more than 100 vendors as well as live music, food, and fun for the entire family.
For more information about the celebration, contact the Visitor Center at 806-874-2421.
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