(Exira) John Walker will lead the Exira 4th of July Parade.
Walker was announced at the Grand Marshal during the 4th of July Kickoff Event earlier this month. “He was a former teacher and just recently retired. Everybody in town knows him I think.” Abby Rasmussen with the Exira Community Club says they drew a big crowd at their 4th of July Kickoff. “That was a great turnout. Everybody had fun. John Walker the special guest there was surrounded by lots of family that hadn’t been around in a while so I think he was super excited and happy to be there to celebrate with all of them.”
The theme is Fireworks and Freedom. A carnival will take place July 1st-4th The parade and fireworks will be on Monday, July 4th.
