Tradition reigns for Fourth of July

The Johnson parade, the traditional kickoff event for the county will start again at 10 a.m. at the north end of Johnson. Kathy Wolf of Uniontown, one of the Johnson organizers, noted the Johnson parade normally draws a larger crowd when the holiday falls in the middle of the week celebrants opt to stay local.

The parade will again head north from the community center and then make a return trip.

Rural Fire District 12 volunteers will serve breakfast in Johnson before the parade. The breakfast will start at 7 a.m. at the District 12 fire station on Becker Road in Johnson

Many Johnson parade participants head north to Albion for the next parade which will have its traditional noon starting time from the city park area.

The Albion parade loops around town and returns to the community building.

Members of the Albion Best Adventurers 4H Club and parents will serve a barbecue lunch at the park gazebo after the parade, and Friends of Albion will conduct a raffle with several prize items.

Endicott's Fourth of July celebration will start at 5 p.m. at the Endicott school grounds.

Beginning at 2 p.m., the Endicott swimming pool will be open. At 5 p.m., visitors can enjoy a variety of food booths, children's games, a dunking booth and cake walk. There will also be a pie sale starting at 5 p.m., a kiddie parade at 6, and an ice cream social at 7.

Live entertainment starts at 7 p.m., featuring music and juggling from Corey Jenks, followed by performers from Palouse Project Productions.

The fireworks display will begin at dark to wrap up the celebration.

Pullman's 43rd annual Fourth of July festivities begin at 5 p.m. at Sunnyside Park.

The family-friendly celebration will feature inflatables and other activities for kids, a barbecue dinner, plus plenty of snacks like cotton candy, pie, popcorn and more. And of course, a firework show accompanied by choreographed music will end the night with a bang.

Live entertainment will run through the night, beginning with the Community Band of the Palouse at 5:30 p.m., Dan Maher at 6:30 and the Fabulous Kingpins at 7:15.

All proceeds will go toward supporting this community-funded event, and those wishing to provide additional support are encouraged to mail donations to the Pullman Chamber of Commerce or drop them off at canisters set up at the Chamber and businesses .

Pullman Transit will offer complimentary transportation to the event Park-and-ride service will be provided from Pullman Aquatic Center, Dissmores, Living Faith Fellowship, Walmart and Safeway.