City of Bellaire's Fourth of July Parade and Festival

By Mackenzie Ward, Contributing writer | July 4, 2016

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The kids went all out decorating their rides for the big celebration, even decking out their pink Cadillac ride for the special occasion.

The City of Bellaire’s Fourth of July Parade was a great start to the Independence Day celebration. The parade began promptly, with lots of families and pets attending and marching in the parade. Families lined the streets with chairs and blankets, eager for the start of the annual parade.

The Children’s Parade started off the event, leading the Big Parade. Everyone cheered for all of the floats and participants, which included scout troops, local school bands and many more well-decorated floats. All enjoyed the freebies offered by the different floats, including candy, Frisbees and t-shirts.

Several of the Bellaire officers received awards from the Bellaire Optimist Club, including firefighter of the year, Edward Dannenbaum.

The parade wrapped up about 45 minutes later, giving way to the festival. Everyone migrated to the pavilion for free entertainment, family-friendly games and rides, plus refreshing food and drink. There was a fun crowd, with people participating in activities such as the dunk booth to the rock wall.

The event was a huge success, bringing everyone together to celebrate America’s birthday with lots of spirit and pride. Happy Fourth of July!

Many of the children enjoyed refreshing snacks, hanging out in the shade with free watermelon and lemonade provided by different stands.
There was a great turnout, with tons of families lined up together on the corner of South Rice Blvd. and Jessamine Street by Condit Elementary enjoying the parade procession.
Phebe Chen and Javi jumped in with Bellaire United Methodist Church to participate in the July 4th celebration.
Families all enjoyed the putt-putt course together, along with the other fun games provided.
Vocalist Deondra Selph from the After Hours Band had the entire crowd cheering with a great setlist, as the gentlemen of the band delivered great background harmonies that made for a very successful performance.
Many of the children shouted in excitement as Belle from the Beauty and the Beast twirled by, accompanied by her other Disney friends from Magic Your Way.
One of the classic cars showed off their well-decorated vehicle, along with their pup companion sporting some fun shades!
More children rode past on decorated bikes; these kids were part of the local church’s float.
The local scout troops walked in the parade, waving at everyone in the crowd, dressed in their uniforms, including their badges and neckerchiefs.
Lola the Golden Retriever enjoyed the parade, posing for a quick solo shot.
Pulling off a great costume, everyone cheered as George Washington trotted by on his horse.
This wagon by Horseshoes From the Heart was one of the many festive floats in the parade.
Everyone waved as the Bellaire firetruck made its way down South Rice Blvd., following the other police cars.
A few of the policemen marched in the beginning of the parade sporting the flags, followed by police cars and a fire truck.

Many of the children enjoyed refreshing snacks, hanging out in the shade with free watermelon and lemonade provided by different stands.

There was a great turnout, with tons of families lined up together on the corner of South Rice Blvd. and Jessamine Street by Condit Elementary enjoying the parade procession.

Phebe Chen and Javi jumped in with Bellaire United Methodist Church to participate in the July 4th celebration.

Families all enjoyed the putt-putt course together, along with the other fun games provided.

Vocalist Deondra Selph from the After Hours Band had the entire crowd cheering with a great setlist, as the gentlemen of the band delivered great background harmonies that made for a very successful performance.

Many of the children shouted in excitement as Belle from the Beauty and the Beast twirled by, accompanied by her other Disney friends from Magic Your Way.