American ingenuity survives and creativity conquers all in Chatham this year as the community refused to totally give up on their cherished annual tradition of the 4th of July parade. This year, their parade has gone virtual and the whole community is invited to participate. Here are the details from the sponsors.

Chatham Virtual Independence Day Parade – The Independence Day Parade Committee is looking for your help in creating a virtual Fourth of July parade. The Committee is accepting photos and video clips (up to 30 seconds) illustrating any of the themes “Chatham Celebrates Women – In Honor of the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote,” “Honoring First Responders and Health Care Workers who have been putting their lives on their line during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Honoring teachers who have been working harder than ever to keep students learning and engaged,” or Overall Patriotism. Dress up in costumes, make signs, dance, or play music!

Submit your “parade entry” to chathamparade@gmail.com and visit their site for some ideas and inspiration from past parades.

Please note, the “Home” location below is just a default location to represent a place called home, and you know where that is!