Sundown Salute is gearing up for the annual Fourth of July Sundown Salute parade. Entries are being accepted now.

This year’s theme is “100 Years and Danger Strong” in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the First Infantry Division at Fort Riley, and their relationship with the Junction City community.

All entrants, even if you do not wish to be judged for the contest, in the parade must be decorated according to the parade theme or a similar patriotic theme. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

There is no entry fee for the parade. Entrants can download an entry form from: https://www.sundownsalute.org/information-lodging All entries must be returned to Sundown Salute P.O. Box 287, Junction City, KS 66441 or emailed to sundownsaluteparade@gmail.com. All questions concerning the parade should be directed to Tricia Verschage at 912-332-2465 or by email at sundownsaluteparade@gmail.com. THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, JUNE 18TH.

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In addition to the parade, registration is open for the Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday, July 1st. This event is hosted and sponsored by Central Kansas Ruff Ryders.

Registration is $20 and is from 8:00 am until 11:30 am on July 1st; judging will begin at 11:30 am. Trophy presentations will take place at 2:00 pm.

For more information, contact the Central Kansas Ruff Ryders at 785-375-5431.

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The annual 10K and 5K Freedom Run will be held again this year on the morning of July 4th. Registration forms can be downloaded here: https://www.sundownsalute.org/information-lodging. Medals will be awarded to all participants, cash prizes and plaques will go to the top finishers.

For more information, contact Race Director Troy Vernon at 785-320-6363.