The 2016 theme is Heroes: Real and Imagined. Grand Marshals will be Veterans and favorite comic book characters. Presented by Metro KIA of Cartersville, and hosted annually by Cartersville Optimist Club and WBHF FM 100.3 and AM1450, the parade down Main Street begins at 9 AM. Afterwards, make your way to Dellinger Park for a full day of food, fun, music and evening fireworks.