SHADYSIDE, Ohio — The Village of Shadyside will continue its patriotic celebrations this weekend with an America 250 community event featuring a parade, live entertainment, contests and local vendors.
Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Saturday with a parade expected to last about 45 minutes. An opening ceremony will follow at 5 p.m., kicking off an evening of family-friendly activities that organizers have spent months planning.
Visitors can browse a variety of craft vendors and enjoy food from approximately a dozen vendors offering a wide selection of refreshments and festival favorites.
Several competitions are also planned throughout the evening, including a hot dog eating contest, where contestants will compete to see who can eat five hot dogs the fastest within a 10-minute time limit.
Additional activities include a pie baking contest and a patriotic pup contest, where dog owners are encouraged to dress their pets in red, white and blue for a chance to win.
Live entertainment will feature musician Ryan Dodds from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by DJ Redman from 7 to 9 p.m.
Organizers say parade participation is free and open to everyone. Local businesses, community organizations and residents from both sides of the Ohio River are invited to join. The parade is expected to include decorated bicycles, golf carts, floats, local businesses and even a special appearance by Santa Claus.
The celebration is scheduled to continue until 9 p.m., offering an evening of patriotic fun for families throughout the Ohio Valley.
