Westfield names “voice of the Indiana Pacers” as Fourth of July parade grand marshal

Submitted by City of Westfield

The City of Westfield has announced that Chris Denari, longtime television voice of the Indiana Pacers and a Westfield High School graduate, will serve as grand marshal of the city’s Fourth of July parade. The parade is part of a three-day celebration marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.

The “Westfield 250” celebration will take place July 2 to 4 and will include a patriotic-themed farmers market, the Freedom Parade and Concert at Grand Junction Plaza, and the annual Westfield Rocks the 4th event.

“In Westfield, we’re no strangers to celebrating Independence Day in a big way,” Mayor Scott Willis said. “This year, we’re building on that tradition to mark our nation’s 250th anniversary in an even more meaningful way. Having Chris Denari return home as our grand marshal makes this even more special.”

Applications to participate in the parade are now open at westfieldin.gov/america250.

Red, White and Bloom
Thursday, July 2
Westfield Farmers Market

The celebration runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St., with a patriotic edition of the Westfield Farmers Market. The event will feature vendors with themed products, Fourth of July specials and family-friendly activities.

More information is available at westfieldin.gov/farmersmarket.

Freedom Parade and Concert
Friday, July 3
Grand Junction Plaza

Westfield’s Fourth of July parade begins at 6 p.m. The parade will travel south on Union Street, starting at North Union Street and IMMI Way and ending near South Union Street and College Avenue. The route is subject to change.

Following the parade, a concert and activities will begin at Grand Junction Plaza. Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Jason Lee McKinney Band will perform a free, family-friendly concert. Additional entertainment will include historical tributes by Basile Westfield Playhouse, along with face painting, airbrush tattoos, and balloon artists.

Parking will be available at Westfield High School, including accessible spaces, the Westfield Washington Public Library, downtown parking lots, and The Union Garage.

Westfield Rocks the 4th
Saturday, July 4

The celebration concludes at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus on July 4 from 4 to 10:30 p.m. with Westfield Rocks the 4th, the city’s annual Independence Day event. The event will feature live entertainment, including The Flying Toasters and The 1985, eating contests for adults and children, and a fireworks and drone show.

The kids zone will offer attractions and activities. Wristbands are $10 for ages 4 and older. Children 3 and younger are free.

More information about these events can be found at westfieldin.gov/america250.