The second annual Spirit of Magnolia Fourth of July Celebration at Unity Park, sponsored by the Magnolia Historical Society, will kick-off this year with a parade led by Mayor Todd Kana. The mayor will be in a U.S. Army Reserve tactical fire fighting truck, provide by the 463rd Engineer Detachment Firefighters stationed in Houston.

“I am truly excited about this celebration and the parade,” Kana said. “Not only is it a celebration of our nation, our independence and our patriotism, but we will be honoring our troops by showing our support. The fact that we are having the event in the city’s Unity Park, for the second year, is a great thing. I hope everyone will turn out to see what their city has accomplished for the community in this beautiful green space.”

Parade entries are open now for the patriotic procession that will gather in the parking lot of Magnolia Junior High School before the opening of Spirit of Magnolia Fourth of July, at 1 p.m., in Unity Park just off Nichols Sawmill Road. There is no fee for the parade application and individuals, as well as non-profit organizations and businesses, are invited to participate.

Applications for the Spirit of Magnolia Fourth of July parade are available at City Hall, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., or by e-mail to Katrina Welch, Magnolia Projects and Events Coordinator at, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

In addition to the parade, the Spirit of Magnolia Fourth of July Bike Contest and Parade is back. Kids ages 2 to 15 are invite to roll out their best designs for this friendly competition. Participating cyclists may join in the Fourth parade and the contest, which includes its own in-park parade, on site. However, due to the number of participants last year, pre-registration is recommended. This year’s bike contest will be judged by local celebrities.

Along with the bike contest, organizers of the Magnolia Fourth celebration are hosting the second annual Fun Dog Show. Well-behaved pets with their owners will be eligible for this event. Best small, best medium, best toy, best large, and best over-all dog, will be recognized, along with the best dressed dog.

Registration for both contests is available through L.J. Skibbe, chair of the Bike Contest and Parade, and Fun Dog Show. There is no fee for either contest. However, a bag of dog food of any size to benefit Abandoned Animal Rescue is requested in lieu of a registration fee for the Fun Dog Show. Multiple places will be awarded in each contest. To register, contact Skibbe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Admission to The Spirit of Magnolia Fourth of July is free and there is no charge for the musical entertainment, with headliners the Charlie Lucas Band. Unity Park is located just off Nichols Sawmill Road across from Magnolia Junior High School. Off-site parking for the event is encouraged and there will be a free shuttle service. A fireworks show will begin at dusk.

Pictured, kids ages 2 to 15 are invited to join in the Spirit of Magnolia Fourth of July Bike Contest and Parade.

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