Entries are now open for the 2025 Herring Bank Parade and Liberty Electric Kids Parade, which will be held Saturday, July 5, during the 148th annual Saints’ Roost Celebration in Clarendon.
The theme for this year’s parades is “Candy Land” because life is sweeter in Donley County. Think of the classic board game or your favorite candy when designing your parade entry. Entry forms are available at the Visitor Center and online at ClarendonTX.com/parade.
The Herring Bank Parade features $850 in cash prizes with $250 available for the best float, $150 for the best car or truck entry, $150 for the best animal or riding unit, $150 for the best tractor or farm equipment entry, and $150 for the best “other” entry.
Pre-registration is required for entrants to be judged for the prize money, and entrants must follow the theme for prizes also. Entry forms are due by 5 p.m. on July 2.
This year’s celebration will be held July 3, 4, and 5.
The July Fourth Bingo will be hosted by the Clarendon Lions Club at the Lions Hall Friday morning, July 4. The event will be similar to the Bingo Brunch the club held in 2022 with fabulous prizes for bingo enthusiasts to win. More information on this event will be released soon.
The COEA Junior Rodeo will be held Thursday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m. followed by the first night of the Ranch Rodeo on Friday, July 4, at the same time. Dances will be held following the rodeos this year.
The big day will be Saturday, July 5, 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 Liberty Electric Kids’ Bicycle & Tricycle Parade will also begin at 9 a.m. The Kids’ Parade will line up and register at 8:30 at Third and Sully. Pre-registration is required to win the kid parade prizes. Entry forms are available at the Visitor Center and will be online later this week.
Line up for the Herring Bank Parade begins at 9 a.m. with the parade taking off at 10:00. The Shriners barbecue will follow the parade at 11 a.m. Parade winners will be announced at 1 p.m.
There are currently no plans to continue the Lawnmower Race or the Best of Donley County competitions for the judging of jellies, jams, baked goods, and quilts. Organizations interested in taking over those events are urged to call the Chamber as soon as possible.
The Henson’s Turtle Race will 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.
For more information, contact the Visitor Center at 806-874-2421.
