A sign of many cancellations to come? Granbury officials scrap Fourth of July parade
Granbury’s July 4th parade has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision, which was jointly decided by Hood County, the City of Granbury, and the Chamber of Commerce, was announced Thursday to ensure the “safety and welfare of the citizens of Hood County,” a press release said.
“Governor Abbott’s recent proclamation and emergency rules on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people, prompted the difficult joint decision to cancel the parade portion of the festivities,” officials said in a release.
County officials are asking all participants in July 4th activities to follow social distancing and health guidelines provided in the “Open Texas Checklist,” produced by The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas.
Hood County has confirmed 57 COVID-19 cases, including four deaths and 30 recoveries. The county has 23 active cases and has reported numerous current hospitalizations.
Granbury’s other July 4 weekend activities will continue as scheduled.
From noon July 3 through July 4, Hood County merchants, artisans and food vendors will open in vendor spots on the Granbury Square. K-HITS/95.5 FM will present “Limelight” for the evening concert on the square July 3.
Extreme Pyrotechnics will present its fireworks show beginning at 9:45 p.m. July 4.
This story was originally published June 25, 2020 at 12:57 PM.
