ELLINWOOD — Ellinwood Rotary Club announced Thursday morning that Ellinwood Recreation Director Stephen Richter has been selected as Grand Marshal for the 49th annual After Harvest Festival Parade.

The AHF “Hometown Roots” Parade is slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, the final day of the four-day annual festival in the community.

Float registration deadline is July 8 at the Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce Office. The day of the parade, entry lineup begins at 9 a.m.

This year’s theme, “Hometown Roots,” celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Ellinwood community.