Heritage Days to kick off Friday

Roosevelt County Heritage Days is scheduled to kick off a two-day run on Friday.

The 39th annual event includes car shows, a fun run, a parade, food and craft booths, games, live music, dancing and more, according to the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce.

Heritage Days mostly takes place at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E Lime St., in Portales.

Friday’s activities begin at 2 p.m. with a talent show set to begin at 6 p.m.

Saturday features the annual parade at 10 a.m.

Participants are asked to line up at 9:15 a.m. on South Avenue O and U.S. 70, west of the Eastern New Mexico University campus. The route travels north on Second Street, turns right on Abilene Street, and ends at the Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales.

Complete schedule:

Friday

2 p.m .: Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. Food and craft booths, games for the kids, live music, dancing and more.

Saturday

7:30 a.m .: Two-Mile Fun Run/Walk, City Park near the Memorial Building. Race begins at 8 a.m.

8 a.m .: Car show until 3 p.m. Open to all antiques, collectables, classic cars, pickups and motorcycles;

10: a.m .: Parade followed by continued activities at the Fairgrounds.

Information: https://www.portales.com/ or call 575-356-8541