KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce is still taking applications for the Mack Riddle American Legion 59th Annual Independence Day Parade set for Wednesday July 4, 2012, at 10 a.m.

The parade is presented by Alpha Natural Resources.

Any business or organization wishing to enter the parade should contact Karen Jobe with the Kingsport Chamber at 423-392-8800 or at kjobe@kingsportchamber.org.

The parade will start in front of the Kingsport Renaissance Center on Center Street and end in front of the Kingsport Veterans Memorial on Fort Henry Drive.

WAPK-TV My Network TV will broadcast the parade live beginning at 10 a.m. with a rebroadcast set for Saturday, July 7 at 1 p.m. on WKPT-TV ABC 19.

The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit business organization comprised of nearly 1,000 members. The Kingsport Chamber’s mission is to utilize resources and focus efforts on enhancing a strong and viable business environment for the Kingsport area.

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