The parade is expected to start at 11 a.m. on July 4, and traveling in a different direction this year, leaving from the community center and heading south.
Multiple events are taking place to celebrate Merrillville s milestone, including a business expo Saturday morning/afternoon and a by-invitation only gala Saturday night.
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