Red Water discovery Day parade float registration opens Friday, August 9

The town of Red Water is gearing up for its annual Discovery Day Parade, set to take place in a few weeks with a theme celebrating Cartoons, Comics, and Cosmic Heroes. The parade will be held on August 17th from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Red Water School field.

Local residents are encouraged to participate by entering their floats in the parade. Those interested in registering must do so by August 9th—this Friday. For those who prefer to watch, the parade promises to showcase a variety of imaginative and vibrant floats.

For more information, including a parade map, visit the Town of Red Water’s official website.

Town of Redwater sign.
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