Williams, Arizona--Small Town 4th of July

Just in from Arizona Travel News:

Residents and tourists will celebrate one hundred years of 4th of July parades this July 4 in Williams, Arizona. A vintage photo shot from the second floor of the historic Grand Canyon Hotel, serving guests since 1891, captured the Main Street parade in 1909 and the community will reenact that same setting this year complete with vintage clothing and horse drawn wagons. The reenactment will occur at high noon as locals and visitors alike are invited to dress in period clothing from 1909 to recreate this historical photo. The reenactment photo will be published in the Williams Grand Canyon News, which celebrates 120 years of publishing this year.

Yesterday’s Main Street became the Mother Road of Route 66 fame and continues to be the focal point of historic downtown Williams. The “Old time 4th of July” events spill out into the community and include a local Rotary BBQ, a traditional ice cream social at the Methodist Church, free Family Swim at the beautiful indoor Williams Aquatic Center, and many more family activities. The 4th of July celebration continues with one of the biggest parades in Northern Arizona starting at 6 pm right down historic Route 66! “Celebrating Small Town Traditions” is the theme for this year’s regionally favorite parade which will feature a special antique war bird fly-over as a kick off for evening Main Street activities.

Spend your 4th of July in the cool pines of Northern Arizona and enjoy the hometown feel of the Small Town 4th of July in Williams Arizona. For more information and a full schedule of 4th of July weekend events visit www.williamschamber.com or call 1-800-863-0546.