Annual Independence Day Parade in Deep Run on Saturday

Deep Run will host the annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 6:00 pm. After the parade, fireworks will be on display at 9:00 pm. The lineup for the parade starts at 5:00 pm and will be at the South Lenoir gym.

“The Deep Run Independence Parade is one of my most favorite parades because it is reflective of Americana where anyone can ride, walk, or peddle with little qualifications,” said County Commissioner J. Mac Daughety. “It is about small children, good eats, fireworks, and celebrating our neighbors, friends, and American Independence.”

A list of sponsors includes Marente Lawn care, Bunn's heating & Air Preston Bunn, Pink Hill Chiropractic Dr. Jennifer, Kyle Contracting Inc, Mike & Natalie Pridgen, Pink Hill Funeral Home, Howard's Insurance Agency, Clay Howard, Malpass, Southern Bank, Vernon Foster Management and Rentals, Farm Bureau Agent, Sandy Smith, Kinston Clinic Pharmacy, Red Town Management, Chris Grubbs, R-Mart, The Farmhouse, Ted and Gail Howard, Josh Bradshaw Plumbing, Sons of Confederate Veterans Confederate States Army Camp 2157, The Beauty Mark, Smiths Farms, and J Mac Daughety family. This is not a complete list as more sponsors are being added daily.

Jo Ellen Sloan posted on Facebook, “We are in need of vendors for the Deep Run Independence Parade on Saturday.”

“I just hope everyone will come out and enjoy it,” said Sloan. “Everyone has been cooped up for so long. It’s a chance to get out and see people, your friends, your family, and your neighbors and to show your love for Deep Run and you’re country.”