West U's Independence Day Bike Parade & Pool Party

The City of West University Place Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Independence Day Bike Parade and Pool Party.  Line up in front of City Hall, 3800 University, at 8:45 a.m. to participate in the parade. Participants are encouraged to decorate their bicycles, tricycles, wagons, and strollers. The Bike Parade begins promptly at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The parade route will continue west on University, turn south on Academy, and then proceed west on Byron to Colonial Park Pool. 

Afterwards, the festivities will continue from 9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. with complimentary admission to the pool. Be sure to take part in the excitement and visit with the caricature artists, face painters, balloon artists, and more. Of course, kids you won’t want to miss the opportunity to earn some extra cash during the popular money dive, and be sure to have your camera ready during the annual “Dad’s Belly Flop” contest.

The West U Rotary Club will be serving up delicious hamburgers and hotdogs for their annual BBQ fundraiser benefiting the West U Little League Challenger Division. Finally, cool off with a root beer float, and take a dip in the pool for a 4th of July you won’t forget! The event wraps up around 12 p.m. but enjoy a lazy afternoon at the pool, as it will remain open until 6 p.m.