To be a part of the parade, entries should gather at 2 p.m. at the south end of Dike on Front Street, next to the Farmers Coop. The parade will start promptly at 3 p.m. There is no entry fee and no advance registration required. However, the parade organizers reserve the right to refuse entry to any float they deem inappropriate.

Food vendors interested in selling items Saturday, August 4th should contact Karla at 319-989-9062. Booth space is free to anyone who resides in, or has their business located in, the Dike-New Hartford School District. For vendors outside the D-NH School District, there is a fee, payable to the Dike Community Betterment Association.

DCBA is seeking vendors interested in participating in the Dike Watermelon Day Arts & Craft Fair, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, August 4th. Booths will be set-up on Main Street. Vendors are responsible for their own display (tables, display units, canopies, etc.). Booth space is free to anyone who resides in, or has their business located in the Dike-New Hartford School District. For vendors outside the D-NH School District, there is a fee, payable to the Dike Community Betterment Association. Vendors must register in advance. To register, call or e-mail Karla Meester at 319-989-9062 or karla.meester@bankpsb.com. People with questions should contact Peoples Savings Bank at 319-989-9062.