UNLV basketball coach, Lon Kruger, to serve as grand marshal
The Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival, a celebration of the city’s 57-year history, rich traditions and community spirit, will be held on Saturday, April 17 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, located at 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. The event will include a mayor & council breakfast, parade, festival and car show. Admission is free.
“Henderson has grown into a great community,” said Andrea Primo, Director of the Cultural Arts & Tourism Department. “It’s that time of year to come together to celebrate how far we’ve come over the years, acknowledging our roots and transformation.”
Kicking off the celebrations will be the mayor & council breakfast at 8 a.m. in front of the Henderson Convention Center, located at 200 S. Water Street, followed by the parade down Water Street, from Ocean Avenue to Victory Road, at 10 a.m. Lon Kruger, UNLV men’s basketball head coach, will serve as this year’s parade grand marshal.
Marching bands, floats and youth groups will be decorated to the theme of “Futuristic Henderson – Decade of Destiny.” Entries will be judged in four different categories including Best Float, Best Costume, Best Group and Best Marching Band for a chance to win over $2,000 in prizes.
Other activities include a festival featuring delicious world cuisine, hours of live entertainment, craft and cooking demonstrations, courtesy of the International Food & Folklife Association, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., as well as a classic car show on Water Street, from Basic Street to Atlantic Avenue, from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Trophies and awards will be given to car show participants in several different categories.
For more information about this year’s Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival, visit www.HendersonLive.com or call (702) 267-2171. Follow us on Facebook at HendersonLive.
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About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.
The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.
For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.