Pekin Marigold Parade kicks off annual festival

Pekin Marigold Parade kicks off annual festival

PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) -- The streets of downtown Pekin were filled with energy Saturday morning as the annual Pekin Marigold Parade kicked off this year’s Marigold Festival. This year’s theme, “Pep Rally, Team Spirit,” highlighted community pride and togetherness. Floats, school groups, churches, and local organizations all joined in to showcase what it means to be part of Pekin. Parade Co-Chair Shannon Sandoval said the parade and festival represe…