GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) – Red Suspenders Day is officially a month away! The Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce, volunteers and sponsors are working hard and planning a safe, yet fun Red Suspenders Day for our community.

With current COVID-19 restrictions changing constantly, the chamber is diligently holding to CDC Guidelines. The Chamber asks that attendees wear masks, practice social distancing, and utilize sanitizing or hand washing stations at the event. Events at Red Suspenders Day will be socially distanced, including Unjustice Court. Prisoners will get a solo visit in the cell for their booking photo and then be spaced and seated outside in the park.

Social distancing will be in effect for the Bed Races as well as the Parade. Parade watchers can expect an extended parade route that will incorporate Hazel, California and Magnolia streets looping back to the origin at Virginia and Magnolia. Three announcing stations will be strategically placed along the route, nearly three times its normal size, so guests can safely spread out and not miss what is headed their way.

The Chamber is still urging the community to get involved, especially the youth! Celebrating Our Youth is the theme this year and the Chamber is offering FREE parade entries for youth and children’s groups wishing to participate in the parade! There is a big need for youth groups, daycares or schools and children to participate in the parade and even bed races.

For vendor or parade applications please contact the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce at (530) 846-3142 or visit them at 890 Hazel St., Gridley.