Calling the Artisitic and Creative Kids of Our Hometown

Start the July 4^th Celebration with the best dressed, most creative kids in the Upper Cumberland. It’s the annual Kids Bicycle and Wagon Parade July 4^th morning at the Putnam County Courthouse downtown Cookeville.

Your kids can win prizes for their creativity and American spirit. Kids will compete in three age groups, 4 and younger, 5 to 8, and 9 to 13. Dress up yourself, your bike and/or your wagon to win prizes in five categories:

• Best Use Of The Flag – Incorporate old glory in your decorating theme.
• Best Tennessee Or Putnam County Inspiration – Think about our local history and how you can share that message with your art.
• Most Presidential – Whether it’s Lincoln’s hat or Mr. Trump’s hair, showcase your presidential look.
• Best Historical Character – Who in our history inspires you? Showcase that man or woman.
• Most Creative – Most importantly, showcase your creativity and flair and celebrate America.

The parade begins at 10am and will make its way around the courthouse square. Arrive by 9:30am.

Then at 10:30am, Putnam County officially celebrates the 4^th of July with a special ceremony featuring music and local heroes. After the ceremony, take some time to tour the Putnam County Courthouse as the county celebrates its 175^th birthday. See amazing artifacts and displays and all the history of the courthouse itself.

It’s July 4^th morning in downtown Cookeville.