[College Hill Topeka] College Hill Independence Day Festivities!

[Erin Snethen]

The long weekend has started! Let’s celebrate our neighborhood with the historic College Hill 4th of July Parade.

This year the parade is on Tuesday, July 4th at 10am. Come to Boswell Park to watch or be in the parade. See below or attached document for details.

Historic Parade

Join the College Hill Band!
Practice starts 9am at 1334 SW Boswell
Contact John Christensen (785) 554-9203
Parade staging begins at 9:30 (13th & Jewell)
Parade begins at 10am
Home Decorating Contest
Costume Contests
Float Contest
Park Activities Immediately following Parade

Where: Boswell Park at 13th & Boswell
Contest Winners Announced!
Bring the entire family
New Gazebo Dedication
Hot dogs, chips, and drinks provided by Westminster Church. Thank you!
It's a Sweet Treat Day! Bakery truck - cash and cards accepted.
Games, Prizes & Music
Turtle Races at 11:30am with prizes for winners!
Home Decorating Contest

Decorate your home & yard in patriotic glory.
Facebook Poll: Take photos of the best homes in College Hill and post to Facebook. Look for the event: College Hill 4th of July Home Decorating Contest. Post and vote by July 3rd. Winners announced at Boswell Park after the parade.
Parade Contests

Float Design, Best Bike/Scooter, Best Wagon/Stroller
Best Costumes: Pet, Adult, Kids
Additional Details

Please move your cars along the parade route by 9am. Parade starts at 13th & Boswell, running along College to 16th Street, to Jewell and ending at Boswell Park.
Volunteers Needed!

Contact Maria Carr (785) 806-5915 or Erin Snethen (785) 608-9839 to help!
Participate in College Hill's Quarterly Recycling

Saturday 2023 Dates: July 15, Sept. 9, Dec. 9
Look for parade float!


See you there!

Erin Snethen