On this special Tuesday morning, watch the Live Broadcast of the 173rd Round Top 4th of July Parade and Celebration for the first time ever on KTIM.org. (and portions live-over-the-air on KTIM 89.1 FM Radio!)

The members of the venerable Round Top Rifle Assn and Round Top Rifle Hall have been working feverishly to present the 173rd annual July 4th Parade and Celebration.
First celebrated in 1851, the parade and festivities have been ongoing without pause, even through the dark days of the American Civil War.

This year appears to be one of the best, and speaking of the best, the Round Top 4th of July parade has been voted the best parade in Fayette County.

Festivities begin on the Town Square at 10AM with the presentation of our National Anthem, followed by remarks from local dignitaries and special guest speaker, State Senator Lois Kolkhorst (invited).

At 10:30, Round Top’s civil war cannon will loudly signal the start of the parade, which will wind its way through the streets of Round Top and end at the Round Rifle Assn Grounds.

Since midnight, the Association members will have been tending to the BBQ to ensure a tasty noon meal of chicken, sausage and all the trimmings.

Also available, by special order only, are beef brisket and pork butts to be purchased separately from the meal.

Serving begins at 11:30. A drive thru meal pickup is also available.

Call 979-249-7335 to place your special order for the beef and pork.

Musical entertainment from the pavilion will be by the Round Top Brass Band, featuring patriotic music, as well as good old polkas, waltzes and marches.

Sharing the stage is the renowned singing group, Cool Freddie and the Gang presenting patriotic and current popular music. Also, a jam session with some very fine accordion players will be on hand. Entertainment ends at 4PM.

See you in Round Top for this spectacular event (www.roundtoprifle.com) or visit us on Facebook.

This year‘s parade will be announced by Master’s of Ceremonies Eddie Oppermann and Lee Fritsch on radio station KTIM-FM 89.1, as well as Live Video Streamed on KTIM.org so that you can view and hear the parade online if you are unable to attend.
The video will then be archived and available for viewing anytime at KTIM.org.

NOTE: To watch the live video for this event (or just listen to the audio), come back at the event start time and click the above button link (and then the WATCH icon next to your event) to live-stream the VIDEO portion of the event on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Once the event broadcast has been completed, if you would like to VIEW (or simply listen to) a portion or all of the event again, select the above link, and this time, select the ON DEMAND tab from the KTIM portal page, and then click the WATCH icon for this event to view the video, or just listen to the audio.