Pontotoc County Announces July 4th Parade Route Change

PONTOTOC, Miss. — Officials in Pontotoc County have announced a change to the route for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration. The event will kick off at the Pontotoc Junior High School parking lot, according to a social media post.

Participants and spectators are advised that bike riders and children using battery-operated ride-ons can end at the courthouse. All other parade participants and attendees should turn right onto West Green Street. The parade will conclude at the parking lot behind Three Rivers or First Baptist Church.

Organizers are encouraging residents to join the festivities, which include various activities celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event aims to bring the community together for a patriotic celebration in Pontotoc County, the post said.

The celebration is part of broader July 4th festivities across the region, emphasizing support for local events and American heritage. Details about specific activities and times were not provided in the announcement.

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