Kristy’s Hometown Bar & Grill placed second in the floats’ category in the 2023 Akron 4th of July parade. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.

News Release

AKRON — Entries are being sought for the Akron 4th of July festival’s parade on Thursday, July 4.

It begins at 11 a.m. and runs down Mishawaka and Rochester streets. Lineup starts at 9 a.m. at Sonoco off SR 19.

Entry forms may be found on the Akron 4th of July Facebook page, Akron Town Hall or here. Forms may be dropped off at the town hall 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or mailed to Rebecca Hartzler, 206 W. Rochester St., Akron, IN 46910 or emailed to [email protected].

Entries are accepted after Sunday, June 30, but will be placed at the end of the parade.