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07/01/2026

🚨 LAST CALL — Registration Closes TODAY! 🚨

Today is the final day to register for both the Summer Soul Classic Meet & Greet Vendors and the Summer Soul Classic Parade Participants for July 10-11, 2026

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time don’t wait until it’s too late.

🛍 Vendors: Secure your spot for Friday’s Meet & Greet and showcase your business to the community.

🎉 Parade Participants: Drill teams, dance teams, organizations, churches, businesses, car clubs, and community groups — we want to see you represent!

Be part of one of the biggest celebrations in the Cedar Valley as we bring the community together for the 2026 Summer Soul Classic.

📅 Registration Deadline: TODAY by 11:59 PM

Theme: Legacy in Motion 💜💛💙
Honoring those who paved the way while inspiring the next generation.

Registration Links are below:

Link to register for the Meet and Greet is:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=38282946&appointmentType=91390129

Link to Register for the Parade is:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=38282946&appointmentType=91390306

06/28/2026

⭐️ Sponsor Spotlight ⭐️
SUMMER SOUL CLASSIC PARADE
JULY 11, 2026

We want to give a HUGE thank you to Community Motors for their continued support of the Summer Soul Classic!

For the past 5 years, Community Motors has generously supplied the vehicles used to transport our Grand Marshals during the parade. Their consistent support has helped us honor community leaders in a special and memorable way year after year.

Your partnership means so much to us. Thank you for continuously showing up for our community and helping us bring excellence to this event. We truly appreciate your generosity and long-standing support!

06/28/2026

🌟WE’RE HIRING: DESIGN THE FUTURE WITH WATERLOO SCHOOLS! 🎨
Are you ready to use your design talents to make a real impact? Waterloo Schools is officially on the hunt for a full-time Marketing and Brand Specialist to join our dynamic School and Community Relations team! 🚀
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We are looking for a visual storyteller who is passionate about creatively and strategically branding our district. If you want to use your graphic design skills to help us set the standard for Urban Education, we want YOU on our team! 🔥
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Ready to design the future with us? Click the link to learn more and apply today! 👇
https://waterlooschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5800187
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06/28/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

A special THANK YOU to People’s Clinic for supporting the 2026 Summer Soul Classic!

Your dedication to serving individuals and families in our community does not go unnoticed. The work you do every day to provide quality healthcare and resources makes a lasting difference in the lives of so many.

We are honored to have your support as we continue building stronger, healthier, and more connected communities. Thank you for believing in this mission!

06/28/2026

🎉SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT🎉

🏆 Thank You, Tyson Foods! 🏆

The Summer Soul Classic Committee would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Tyson Foods for returning as a 2026 Summer Soul Classic Trophy Sponsor!

Your continued support helps us recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, talent, and excellence of the incredible drill teams, dance teams, drumlines, organizations, and community participants who make this event so special.

Because of partners like Tyson Foods, we are able to create meaningful opportunities that bring families, communities, and cultures together while honoring tradition and inspiring future generations.

Thank you for investing in our community and helping us make the Summer Soul Classic Weekend a memorable experience for all involved.

💜💛🖤 Summer Soul Classic Weekend 2026
"Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future"

06/17/2026

05/26/2026

🚨 VENDORS WANTED 🚨

Vendor registration is now OPEN for the 2026 Summer Soul Classic Meet & Greet!

📍 Lincoln Park
📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
⏰ 3PM – 9PM

We are looking for:
🍔 Food Vendors
🛍 Retail Vendors
🎨 Handmade/Craft Vendors
👕 Clothing Brands
💍 Jewelry Vendors
🍧 Snack & Dessert Vendors
📚 Community Resource Booths
🎉 Family-Friendly Businesses
ℹ️ Employment Booths

⚠️ Vendor spaces are LIMITED and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

📩 To register click the link below

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=38282946

05/17/2026

🎉 PARADE ENTRIES NOW OPEN 🎉

The 2026 Summer Soul Classic Parade is officially accepting entries!
Sponsored by: Marico Consulting & Tyson Foods

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
📍 Waterloo, Iowa
⏰ Line-Up: 8:00AM – 9:30AM
🚩 Parade Step-Off: 10:00AM
📌 Starting Location: Gates Park

This year’s theme: ✨ “Legacy In Motion” ✨
2026 Grand Marshals
Chita Maria Anderson
State Representative Timi Brown-Powers
Former Mayor Quentin Hart
Sharina Sallis
Kenny Young

We’re inviting:
🥁 Drumlines
💃 Dance Teams
🎺 Bands
🏫 Schools & Alumni Groups
🚘 Car Clubs & Bike Clubs
👑 Community Organizations, Fraternities & Sororities
🏢 Businesses
⛪ Churches
🎭 Performance Groups
🎉 Creative Floats & Walking Units

Whether you’re representing tradition, culture, school pride, or community spirit , we want YOU in the lineup!

The Summer Soul Classic Parade continues to bring generations together and celebrate the impact, history, and legacy of our communities in motion.

⚠️ Early registration is encouraged to help with lineup planning and placement.

To register or request parade information click the link below: WE WANT TO SEE YOU:

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=38282946&appointmentType=91390306

Bridging the Gap in the Cedar Valley , One family at a time..

05/16/2026

🔥 VENDORS WANTED 🔥

The countdown is on for the 2026 Summer Soul Classic Meet & Greet, and we’re looking for vendors ready to be part of one of the biggest community weekends of the summer!

📍 Lincoln Park
📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
⏰ 3PM – 9PM
This year’s Meet & Greet will feature:
✨ Music & entertainment
✨ Drill, Drum & Dance Team performances
✨ Alumni reunions & community networking
✨ Food, shopping, and family fun

We’re looking for:
🍔 Food Vendors
🛍️ Retail Vendors
🎨 Craft & Handmade Vendors
👕 Clothing Brands
💼 Community Organizations
🍧 Snack & Dessert Vendors
🎟️ Promotional Booths & More

If you want visibility, community support, and a chance to grow your brand while being part of a powerful tradition, this is your opportunity.

⚠️ Vendor spots will fill quickly. Secure your space early! Click the link below to register:

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=38282946&appointmentType=91390462

05/13/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY CALL 🚨
The countdown to the 2026 Summer Soul Classic Weekend is officially underway, and we’re looking for dedicated people who want to help make this year BIGGER, smoother, and more impactful for the community!

We are currently looking for:
🔹 Planning Committee Members
If you enjoy organizing events, working with the community, brainstorming ideas, helping with logistics, sponsorships, vendors, entertainment, or promotions, we need you at the table. This takes a team, not just a few people carrying the weight every year.

🔹 Flatbed Trailer Needed
We are looking for access to a flatbed trailer to assist with parade and entertainment needs during Summer Soul Classic Weekend.

🔹 Generator Needed
Seeking a generator to help support music, sound, and event operations during the weekend activities.

🔹 Parade Volunteers
We need volunteers to assist with:
• Parade lineup
• Crowd support
• Registration/check-in
• Vendor assistance
• General event support

Summer Soul is more than an event , it’s legacy, culture, community pride, and bringing people together. Every year people show up for the fun, but this year we’re asking people to also show up for the work behind the scenes.

If you’re interested in helping, donating equipment, volunteering, or joining the planning committee, please message us directly