ELLINWOOD — The Ellinwood Rotary Club, in cooperation with the Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce, is in the process of organizing the After Harvest Festival Parade to be held Saturday, July 16, at 10 a.m. Line-up will begin at 9 a.m. on Park Street on the west edge of Ellinwood.

The Rotary Parade Committee has selected the theme, "Kansas 150 – Beyond the Yellow Brick Road." They encourage all participants to incorporate the theme into their entry. The theme was selected to commemorate Kansas’ 150th anniversary of statehood.

Entries should be submitted by Monday, July 11.

Awards will be given in the following categories: All-Around, Antique Tractor, Antique/Classic Vehicle; Commercial; Most Original; Religious Float, Theme, and Youth Entry.

Nothing is to be thrown from an entry, however, individuals may walk alongside and hand out items such as candy, to spectators.

Additional information and entry forms may be obtained online www.ellinwoodchamber.com, or by calling 620-792-2428 or 620-566-7353.