The Hood River Lions Club has announced plans for the annual Hood River July 4 Independence Day parade. This year’s theme is “Heroes in Our Hearts,” and parade entries will be asked to decorate with a “Patriotic Hero” theme. Entry fee remains $10. The parade will start at its usual time of 10 a.m. on July 4th. Grand marshal and parade leader will be retired Hood River City Manager and former Vietnam POW Lynn Guenther. The parade will also include “The Beat Goes On” musical group, making its third Hood River appearance in five years.