Clarendon is gearing up for the 139th annual Saints’ Roost Celebration scheduled for July 1, 2, and 4 this year with most of the activities happening on Saturday, July 2.
Organizers are hoping that keeping the main celebration on a Saturday will allow more people to participate and enjoy the festivities.
The Clarendon Outdoor Entertainment Association will kick off the activities with the Ranch Rodeo opening on Friday night, July 1, at 7:30 at the COEA Arena followed by a dance at 9 p.m. featuring the music of Parker McCollum.
Saturday, July 2, will follow the schedule of activities set last year. The Chamber of Commerce will continue to hold the Herring Bank Parade at 10 a.m., a move that was met with much approval in 2015.
The Arts & Craft Fair on the square will start at 9 a.m. The Craft Fair is sponsored by the Donley County 4H, and booth space is $25. Booth space needs to be reserved by June 27 by calling 874-2141.
The 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.
Line up for the Herring Bank Parade will also start at 9 a.m. on Sixth Street north of Prospect Park and begin at 10:00.
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. Parade winners will be announced at 1 p.m.
Entry forms for the Kids’ Parade and the Herring Bank Parade are available at the Clarendon Visitor Center at Mulkey Theatre.
Ed Montana will be handling the parade and celebration announcing and will also be performing live music during the festivities.
Following the parade, the Al Morrah Shrine Club will have its annual barbecue lunch at approximately 11 a.m. and will serve until the food is gone. Tickets will be $10.
The Clarendon Lions Club will again have Bounce Houses and Water Slides at the Lions Hall from about 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A five-dollar wrist band will let kids bounce and slide to their hearts’ content all day.
Henson’s Turtle Race will be held on 3 p.m. on Saturday.
The COEA’s Ranch Rodeo will continue the celebration Saturday night at 7:30 with Flatland Cavalary headlining the dance at 9:00.
Rodeo box seating tickets are still available for all three nights of rodeo for $150. Contact Theresa Shelton for 654-2993.
Activities for Monday, July 4, will begin with a flag retirement ceremony hosted by the Clarendon Girl Scouts on the courthouse lawn at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to this solemn occasion.
The celebration will close out Monday night with the Junior Ranch Rodeo at the COEA Arena beginning at 7:30 p.m.
To add your event or activity to this listing, contact the Enterprise at 874-2259.
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