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Oakville celebrates old fashioned 4th of July "Celebrating Our Declaration of Independence" July 4th, 2009 Once again Oakville's Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Oakville Independence Parade. Our theme is "Celebrating Our Declaration of Independence". and it focuses on that document which has defined our nation and our freedoms for 233 years. July 4, 1776 - "The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America" Almost everyone can quote: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Since the mid-1950s Oakville has been the scene of this traditional parade through town on U.S. Highway 12. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and this year will feature horses, floats, marching bands, classic cars, antique tractors and much more. Food will be for sale. Parade entrants will compete for awards in each of the 10 entry categories. Depending upon sponsors entrants will also be judged for 5 special cash prizes. The Last Horseback Bank Robbery Reenactment will immediately follow the parade July 4th at Sterling Savings Bank on the corner of State Street and U.S. Highway 12. Teams of costumed mock robbers will present skits reenacting what is said to be the last horseback bank robbery in Washington history. The teams will be judged according to the crowd's applause, and prizes will be given in a variety of categories. Register now! Parade entrants are invited to contact the Chamber Parade contact at 360-273-8117 or visit the Chamber website at www.oakville-wa.org and download a parade application. E-Mail can be sent to: oakville-parade@oakville-wa.org