The Williams Little Princesses will be featured in the Williams July 4th parade Friday at 10 a.m., and later in the Little Princesses program in the park, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This year’s princesses are, front row from left, Jaislyn Carter, Makiah Ricke, Adalie Schwandt; middle row, Clara Klein, Makyenzie Dilley; back: Taylor Ratzke, Cheyanne Dilley, and Cassidy Nerland. Elizabeth Warner was not present for the photo.

A parade, kids games, tractor games, and fireworks are all part of a full slate of activities planned for the 57th Annual Williams July 4th Celebration. Sponsored by the Williams Lions Club, the events get underway Friday at 10 a.m. with the huge parade down the main street of town. Prizes for entries will be awarded in five categories: Floats-churches and organizations; floats-commercial; kids: costumes and floats; Machinery, cars and antiques; and horses. Persons interested in having an entry in the parade need to register at the Prairie Land Co-op office before 9:30 a.m. Floyd and Marie Burton will be the grand marshals for the parade. Foot races will get underway at 11:15 a.m. in the park and a 3 on 3-basketball tourney is set for noon. At 1 p.m., a frozen t-shirt contest will be held with all proceeds going to benefit Relay for Life. Throughout the afternoon, there will be kiddie rides and games in the park.