The public will once again have the opportunity to line up for Willowick’s annual community parade in June.

The parade is scheduled for June 4 and will begin at 12:50 p.m. at Manry Park, located at 30100 Arnold Road. Participants will then head down Arnold, turn north on East 305th Street, venture up Willowick Drive and end at the St. Mary Magdalene Parish Festival, 32114 Vine St.

Last year, Willowick’s police and fire departments kicked off the parade. Willowick City Council, the Recreation Department, elected officials, classic cars and North High School’s marching band were among the many who then followed.

Sponsored by local business, the parade used to start at Shoregate Town Center, but has since been changed. Previously, the city had a year where it thought about not having the parade, but the residents thought otherwise, according to Council President Bob Patton.

“The residents made it clear they want the parade and we’re here to serve,” he said.

In last year’s parade, roughly 52 vehicles and more than 200 walkers participated.

“I think it’s a great thing for the residents and then it’s also good for the church because it ends at the church, and everybody can be together at the festival,” said Recreation Director Julie Kless. “It brings all the sports leagues together and it’s just a great community event.”

Kless credited the parade’s success to Maureen Brennan, recreation administrative assistant who has been with the city for 25 years and the head of the parade.

“We wouldn’t be able to do it without her,” Kless said.