Get involved to help make Clayton’s 4th picture perfect

What’s more American than apple pie? It’s Independence Day in Clayton, of course.

The old-fashioned celebration may not be the reason you moved to Clayton, but it is likely one of the things that makes you glad you’re here.

The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at Endeavor Hall. Hosted by the Clayton Valley/Sunrise Rotary Club, breakfast is $7 for adults and $5 for children.

Whether you’re young, or just young at heart, the highlight of the day is the Kidde Parade down Main Street. Everyone will be decked out in red, white and blue, with streamers and flags waving in the breeze. No advance entry is required – just show up by 10 a.m. at the flagpole with decorated bikes, trikes and scooters. The family pooch is welcome too.

Other groups – from clubs and Scout troops to marching bands – need to enter for the parade by June 27. Fill out a parade application at cityofclayton.org or pick one up at City Hall. Cw Wolfe will be back on the grandstand as grand marshal.

This magical day doesn’t just happen: It takes an army of volunteers to set up, organize and clean up. Volunteers are needed anytime between 6 a.m. and noon on Monday, July 4. Consider it your patriotic duty to lend a hand. Call city clerk Janet Brown to sign up at 925-673-7304 or email jbrown@ci.clayton.ca.us.