About 30 entries are signed up to march in Monday’s Clarkston Labor Day Parade, including Detroit Twirling Steppers baton group, Clarkston Chiefs football, Clarkston High School marching band, Clarkston Optimists Club, Miss Senior Michigan 2015, Miss Preteen Michigan, military vehicles, and John Rasmussen’s 1917 Ford Model T.
The American Legion Post 63 Honor Guard will lead the parade
“It’s small town America,” said Joel DeLong, president of Clarkston Rotary Club president. “It’s an opportunity for kids and their families to come out and participate in the parade.”
Clarkston Rotary, sponsor of the Clarkston Labor Day Parade for the past 74 years, welcomes families to walk in the parade, as well as floats, classic cars, community service organizations, musical groups, local businesses, political candidates, and equestrian riders.
“For many, Labor Day’s original meaning has been lost, but it was created to celebrate the efforts of unions to fight for workers’ rights, which are taken for granted,” DeLong said. “It’s a time to celebrate the fall harvest for farmers, and it marks the end of summer and kids’ return to school.”
The parade kicks off at Renaissance High School on Waldon Road at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 7.
The parade route will be Church Street to Main Street, north to Miller Road, ending at Miller and Holcomb roads.
Find entry application on the Clarkston Rotary web site under downloads, or by contacting DeLong at joeldelong@aol.com or 248-625-9741.
Clarkston Rotary is celebrating 75 years of community service this year.
“Clarkston Rotary was founded in June 1940,” DeLong said. “It provides an opportunity for people who live in the community, myself included, to share and give back to enhance community life.”
They’re also planning their annual fall wine tasting on Oct. 29 at Bordine’s.
Clarkston Rotary meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Buck Shots Bar and Grill, 7048 Gateway Park Drive.