New London plans Independence Day Parade

VFW Post 7641 Auxiliary is sponsoring a Fourth of July parade and Fun in the Park Day from Noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 4 in New London.

New London Stroll Committee will serve hot dogs and cotton candy and provide games. VFW 7641 Auxiliary will have lemonade shake-ups, karaoke for kids, "Hooray for the Red, White and Blue" singing the National Anthem Contest, a bike rodeo and fingerprinting of children.

A parade will go down Main Street to the Nursing Home at 2 pm. The Great River Tractor Association will bring their tractors to join the parade route. Prizes will be given to the top three entries.

Entries may be picked up at New London VFW Post 7641 after 3 p.m. any day. Entries are due July 1 back to the VFW.

Contact Dianna Klaus at 319-392-8860 with questions or email sniper2@mchsi.com.