Anyone who has been to Anderson’s famous Midnight Parade won’t need an invitation to return this year. Held each year since 1976, at the hour when July 4 begins, the parade has become one of the most anticipated annual events in Madison County.

It’s that time again, so we hope to see a lot of people lining the streets tonight, checking out this year’s parade vehicles and maybe catching a few pieces of candy. Some of us might have to stay up a little past our bedtime, but we can safely say it’s worth it. Just plan that holiday cookout for a little later.