One of these areas would be used for the Watermelon Festival Parade, a new event that will take place Monday July 26 at 6:30. The event will have participants gather at Brazzel-Oakcrest and take the exact same route as the Christmas Parade.

The other area would be used for the Watermelon Olympics. That will take place Thursday, July 29 at 5:30 at The HUB, parking lot, Art Park and the possibility of being at Powers.

The Board approved of both of these locations to be used for the Festival.