Golden Gazette • July 2021 • Page 23
Mac Davis’ widow to lead this year’s 4th on Broadway parade Lise Davis (pronounced “Lisa”), wife of hometown superstar Mac Davis, will serve as this year’s parade grand marshal for the 4th on Broadway celebration. “Mac entertained thousands of West Texans and visitors at the 2009 4th on Broadway,” said Broadway Festivals President Don Caldwell. “His gracious participation in that event and other Lubbock Centennial activities are proof he always loved his hometown. We’re so happy to have Lise here to join us in celebrating Mac’s life, Lubbock heritage, and love of America.” The parade steps off at 9 a.m. July 3, at Broadway and Avenue M, marching east past Avenue A and into Mackenzie Park toward Joyland. Accessible free parking will be available all day and throughout the evening off Canyon Lake Drive between Broadway and 19th Street. Convenient paid parking at the South Plains Fairgrounds and complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the park are available. Paid parking is also provided directly across Broadway in easy walking distance of the food, music and fun. Caldwell said this year’s event, themed “Let Freedom Sing,” feels extra special after last year’s in-person event had to be canceled, making way for production of a successful high-energy television special to fill the gap. “People are ready to get out, ready
Lise Davis, widow of Lubbock native Mac Davis, will lead the 4th on Broadway celebration set for July 3. Lise and Mac were married in 1982 and had two children. Mac died following heart surgery at age 78 on Sept. 29, 2020.
to celebrate America, our freedom, and each other,” he said. “Having Lise join us this year, and helping Lubbock continue to remember Mac’s impact on our city, makes it even that much more exciting.” From the parade to the daytime concert stages, the kids’ area, and singer/songwriter stage to the youth fishing tournament, through the eating contests in the cool zones, and into the night with the evening concert and the fireworks extravaganza, Caldwell invites everyone out for a full day and evening of activities.
10 things that require ZERO talent 1. Being on time 2. Making an effort 3. Being high energy 4. Having a positive attitude 5. Being passionate
6. Using good body language 7. Being coachable 8. Doing a little extra 9. Being prepared 10. Having a strong work ethic
