The Thomaston Fourth of July Committee is accepting suggestions for a Parade Theme for this year’s festivities. Think red, white and blue, think America, think BBQ, think theme for a Fourth of July celebration.

The 2017 event is scheduled for Tuesday July Fourth.  Suggestions for the Parade Theme must be expressed in 10 words or less and should be something that can be easily demonstrated through creating floats and decorations.

Send suggestions to parade@thomaston4thofjuly.com  or mail to Thomaston 4th of July Committee, P.O. Box 149, Thomaston, ME 04861, by May 5, and include the name and contact information of the individual or organization submitting the idea.

The person or organization who submits the winning Parade Theme will receive $100 cash.

The past Parade Themes include:

2016 – Hometown Proud! Hometown Talent!

2015 – May the Fourth be with You!

2014 – Made in the U.S.A.

2013 – The Carnival is Back in Town

2012 – Once Upon a Time

2011 – GVHS Yearbooks

2010 – People Make the Difference

2009 - The Town That STILL Goes to Sea

2008 - Our Town Volunteers

2007 - Baseball, America’s Favorite Pastime

Businesses, organizations and vendors interested in sponsoring part of the festivities, or setting up a booth at the festivities, can email parade@thomaston4thofjuly.com for more information.