Page 8 - BSF2019

Page 4

Run from page 3

younger. For kids 10 and younger, there's a free Parade is pride of event
“fun run” that begins 15 minutes before the start
of the 5K. All children are invited to compete. The This year's Strawberry Festival
youngsters will be running down the block and Parade will take place on Saturday,
back, and will receive a medal for their efforts. June 15.
Adults need not be a sprinter or even a jogger The parade will officially kick off at
to come out and enjoy this event, Henning said. 11 a.m. As in recent years, the line up
Walkers are also welcome to participate. Henning for the parade will once again be a first
said it takes about an hour for walkers to com- come, first serve line-up. Additionally,
plete the course. the parking for non-parade vehicles has
All adult participants will also receive a changed this year. Any vehicle that is
medal. not in the parade will be directed to
Henning added that the run is a great way to park in the lot directly west of Belleville
justify eating all the delicious concoctions at the High School. Only parade vehicles will be allowed to enter
Strawberry Festival guilt-free. “The miles cancel through Davis street to access the parade route. All other vehi-
out the calories,” he said. cles will be redirected, as there is no parking available behind
“We encourage runners and walkers both to St. Anthony's because of the carnival.
come and participate in the run,” Henning We look forward to another successful parade and I deeply
added. appreciate everyone that helps bring this together year after
For more information about the event or to year.
become a sponsor, visit the chamber website at
www.bellevilleareachamber.org or call (734) 697- Parade Chairman Tina Brooks-Green
7151.