WBA- Baby Independence & Little Red White And Blue

03/17/2023

Found Armore Trail. If this is your dog, call 574-235-9303.

06/15/2021

05/22/2020

We are sad to announce the festival has been canceled for this year. Please stay safe and we will see you all next year.

06/29/2019

2019 parade. Look at those cute kids and proud moms. Thanks Watervliet fire department for the ride.

06/29/2019

Congrats to our 2019 winners!
Baby independence Ella
Little red, white, and blue Avery.

06/19/2019

Be sure to get out and vote for these little cuties. VOTING ENDS JULY 27 AT 5PM

05/25/2019

2019
Baby Independence and Little Red, White, &Blue Contest
Rules for voting
• $1.00 per vote (cash only please)
• Please put child’s name and number on sealed envelope
• Make any checks out to wba
• All voting ends june 27th at 5:00pm
Crowning Ceremony June 28th at 6:00pm

05/25/2019

2019 Baby Independence and LIttle Red, White, & Blue information
Box Locations: Voting June 5 - June 27 at 5pm.
Arclight
B&B Outlet
Coloma Hardings
Frosty Boy
JW Morlock & Girls

Kiddie Parade June 28 at 5:30pm.
Kids may walk or ride decorated bikes/strollers/wagons/power wheels that you provide. Have fun and be creative. Siblings and family are welcome. Meet by Saylors pizza.

Baby Independence and Little Red, White, & Blue crowning
June 28 at 6.pm at the mainstage

Firecracker crowning
June 29 at 11am at the mainstage. Please arrive by 10:45. Children may dress up in their best red, white, and blue outfit or fancy dress and suit.
Parade June 29 at 1pm
All contestants should meet at the old Watervliet high school field (by the stoplight).
Meet by the Watervliet float at 12:30. The new little miss and mister firecracker will be riding on the float. All other contestants including babies will be riding in the Watervliet fireboat. The boat will arrive right before the parade starts. Plan to pick up your kids back where you dropped them off at immediately following the parade.

10/30/2018

In connection with our Small Business Saturday event in downtown Watervliet on Sat, Nov. 24 the DDA would like to provide a heated indoor space for a Holiday Bazaar. This could be crafters, bake sales, direct sale vendors. The DDA is providing print advertising/radio for this all day event. Who's in?

06/30/2018

Congrats to our new 2018 baby independence elody and little red white and blue Preston.

06/19/2018

Be sure to stop by our 4 voting locations. Arclight Brewing Company, B&B outlet, Coloma Hardings, and Frosty Boy.