Paris, Tenn.–Along with Police Chief Ricky Watson, the city of Paris would like to welcome everyone to this year’s World’s Biggest Fish Fry. Thousands of people will be in Paris Friday for the Dwayne Baldwin Grand Parade on East Wood Street. The parade starts in front of the East Wood Church of Christ and moves down East Wood St. to Fairgrounds Road. The parade starts at 10 a.m.
Watson said, “There are a few areas of concern that we need to address with the community that directly affect safety and the smooth operation of the parade.”
*Parking is allowed on the southside of the parade route from Tyson Ave east bound to Fairgrounds Road beginning a Midnight (12:00am) before the parade.
*Please ensure that you do not block intersections or private drives and if you are leaving your vehicle on the route place a note on the dash that is visible from the outside with your phone number in case of any issues. We will attempt to call prior to removing the vehicle.
*No bikes, ATV’s, skateboards, skates, mini bikes, etc. on the parade route unless part of the parade or authorized (i.e., Jaycees, EMS, Rescue Squad, and Law Enforcement)
* No pets of any kind allowed on the parade route unless part of the parade
*No throwing of any items from the parade entrants, participants may walk out to the spectators.
*No poppers or other types of fireworks allowed on the route
*When the parade ends make sure that all vehicles are moved. If left unattended in a traffic lane, they will be towed.
*Vendors must have a permit and visibly display it to be on the route (Yellow ribbons)
* Backpacks will be checked on the parade route for the safety of those in attendance
*Parade entrants must have a valid driver’s license
“We are committed to doing our part to keep everyone safe and help them enjoy this event to the fullest. We would also like to thank the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Henry County Sheriff’s office, Paris Fire department, Henry County Rescue Squad, Tennessee State Guard, City of Paris Public Works, Henry County Emergency Medical Services, Martin Police department, and Humboldt Police department for all their help during the parade, we truly could not get it done without any of you. Finally, we would like to thank everyone in the community for their support and cooperation in making this year’s event one of the best ever,” Watson said.
Photo by Shannon McFarlin