IN Stage 4.5 allows 4th celebrations

Following annual parade, which starts at 9 a.m., the Pekin Community Betterment Organization invites everyone to bring a picnic and join them at the Pekin Park where the day's activities will continue as follows:.

• Invocation by Jeremy Goen, Pekin Church of Christ, minister

• Presentation of “Colors” by Pekin American Legion Post 203

• Star Spangled Banner by Caiti Kemker

• Pledge of Allegiance by Pekin American Legion Post 203

• Reading of the Preamble of Declaration of Independence by Carrie Hoke, Eastern High School Valedictorian

• Back Home Again in Indiana by Caiti Kemker

• Welcome Patrons Taylor Humphrey, President of the Pekin Community Betterment Organization

• 11:30 am Dollars for Scholars of Eastern High School Ray Ramsey and Terry Thixton

• 12:30 pm Prince and Princess Contest on stage, Darlene Hall, coordinator

•2 pm Queen Contest, Darlene Hall, coordinator

•3 pm 2020 Queen Crowning Announcement

PCBO is asking spectators to practice proper social distancing and use sanitation measures. Face masks are not required
but recommended.