The Sophienburg has organized the New Braunfels Fourth of July parade and program since 1978.

Sophienburg Museum and Archives

Presents

Old Time Patriotic Parade & Celebration
July 4, 2018

Music — Comal Community Band, Directed by Al Tapia

Parade steps off at 9:15 a.m.

Welcome — Kimberly Westerfer, Sophienburg Board President

Presentation of the Colors — American Legion Walton F. Hoffmann Memorial Post 179

“The Star-Spangled Banner” — Dr. Bill Reeves

Invocation — Pastor Chip Reynolds

Remarks
Barron Casteel, New Braunfels Mayor
Sherman Krause, Comal County Judge

“God Bless America” and Sing-Along — Dr. Bill Reeves

Benediction — Pastor Chip Reynolds

Closing Remarks — Kimberly Westerfer, Sophienburg Board President

Retiring of the Colors — American Legion Walton F. Hoffmann Memorial Post 179

Ringing of the Courthouse Bells — Barron Schlameus

Calliope Music — Fred Fey

Arlan’s Market — Water

Downtown Association — Posters

Fire/Police Department Officers and First Responders

Hoffmann Family — Bandstand Decorations

Sts. Peter and Paul Church — Use of Parking Lot

Sophienburg Board, Staff, and Volunteers

Parade Participants and Audience