Thursday, July 3 – Depression Lunch – Junior Ranch Rodeo
Friday, July 4 – Lions Bingo – Golf Tournament – Ranch Rodeo
Saturday, July 5 – Craft Fair – Parades – BBQ – Turtle Races – Ranch Rodeo & More!
Celebrate America’s Independence during the 148th annual Saints Roost Celebration in Clarendon July 3, 4, and 5, 2025.
We look forward to seeing you, and we hope you’ll bring your entire family out for the festivities. The complete line-up for this year’s celebration is as follows:
Thursday, July 3 – The annual Depression Lunch benefiting the Downtown Ministry Center will be held at 11 a.m. on July 3, but due to sidewalk renovations and traffic congestion expected the year, the event will be held at the Lions Hall. The COEA Junior Rodeo will close out the first day of the celebration activities at 7:30 p.m. with a dance to follow the rodeo. Admission is $10 for ages 12 and up, $6 for ages 6 to 11; and free for ages under six.
Friday, July 5 – The Clarendon Lions Club will hold a Bag Bingo at the Lions Hall July 4. Bingo starts at 11 a.m. and is $40 per person. The bag bingo features several great prizes including designer purses, coolers, gift baskets, and more. Seating is limited so tickets should be purchased as early as possible at the Enterprise or by calling or texting 806-662-4689. A Mexican Pile-On lunch comes with your bingo ticket purchase. The Lions barbecue cookoff will be held at a later date this year.
The Clarendon Country Club July Fourth Golf Tournament is also scheduled this year, and more details are available at 806-874-2166. The first night of the COEA Ranch Rodeo will follow that evening at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Tanner Lane and dancing on the Slab afterward. Admission is $10 for ages 12 and up, $6 for ages 6 to 11; and free for ages under six.
Saturday, July 5 – The big day will begin July 5 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 theme for this year’s parades is “Candy Land” because life is sweet in Donley County. Parade entries should reflect the classic board game or favorite candies. Entry forms are available at the Visitor Center and online at ClarendonTX.com/parade.
The Chamber of Commerce’s Liberty Electric Kids’ Bicycle & Tricycle Parade will begin at 9 a.m. The Kids’ Parade will line up and register at 8:30 at Third and Sully. Pre-registration by July 2 at 5:00 p.m. is required to win the kid parade prizes. Entry forms are available at the Visitor Center and are online.
Line up for the Herring Bank Parade begins at 9 a.m. at Prospect Park with the parade taking off at 10:00. 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. Only entries registered by 5:00 p.m. on July 2 are eligible to win the prize money.
Following the parade, the Al Morrah Shine Club Barbecue will again be held on the square. Tickets are $20 per person and support the Shriners’ work to help crippled and burned children. Tickets will be available on the square or in advance at the Visitor Center.
The Coffee Memorial’s Bloodmobile downtown near the Courthouse Annex for a blood drive July 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations are always needed and appreciated. Schedule your donation at obi.org.
The Henson’s Turtle Race will take place at 1:30 p.m., and the Ranch Rodeo will close out the celebration at the COEA Arena Saturday night beginning at 7:30 p.m. with live music on the Slab afterwards by Seth Ward & the Silence. Admission is $10 for ages 12 and up, $6 for ages 6 to 11; and free for ages under six.
