St. Joseph’s Annual Rite of Spring, the Apple Blossom Parade, is celebrating it’s 90th Anniversary.
This year’s parade will begin at Noyes and Frederick at 9:30 am on May 3rd. The parade will go west along Frederick Ave.to 9th Street and turn South. At 9th and Felix St. the parade will turn onto Felix St. and head west to disband at 4th and Felix.
The weekend event features the 8th annual Apple Blossom Barbeque Contest.
You can sample & vote on your favorite barbeque Friday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. for $5. The contest is sponsored by the Northwest Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center.
Enjoy biscuits & gravy for breakfast Saturday from 8-11am. Judging for the barbecue competition is scheduled from 12-1:30 pm Saturday. The awards will be announced at 3pm.
A popular Eagles Tribute Band “Lying Eyes” will be performing until 8-11 pm Friday. Saturday’s live music lineup includes a number of local artists starting at noon.