The first ever “Celebrate Jesus” parade and afternoon event will take place in Bartow March 30, and Pastor Tommy Presley invites area churches and residents to join the celebration.

The parade will begin at 11 a.m., starting out from the east end of Main Street (near Tom’s Chicken Shack) and continuing to Floral Avenue near Fort Blount, where an event including gospel singers and other local talent will take place.