A man with strong ties to both the community and the Tri-Rivers Fair will lead the 2021 fair parade down Santa Fe Avenue on Tuesday.

Dick Brown has been named the 2021 Tri-Rivers Fair Parade grand marshal.

"Barn to be Wild" is the theme of the 2021 Tri-Rivers Fair Parade, which is scheduled to to begin at 7 p.m. at Elm Street and N. Santa Fe Avenue. The parade will roll down Santa Fe Avenue and conclude at the intersection with Prescott Avenue.

Not only was Brown a Saline County 4-Her in his youth, but he also has served on the Tri-Rivers Fair Board, including as board president.

Retired from his family's company, Smoky Hill Construction, Brown also has volunteered with a number of community organizations.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1627958119776.jpeg" alt="Dick Brown chats with volunteers during a dinner at the Salina Senior Center in 2015. Courtesy photo" />
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTA man with strong ties to both the community and the Tri-Rivers Fair will lead the 2021 fair parade down Santa Fe Avenue on Tuesday.Dick Brown has been named the 2021 Tri-Rivers Fair Parade grand marshal."Barn to be Wild" is the theme of the 2021 Tri-Rivers Fair Parade, which is scheduled to to begin at 7 p.m. at Elm Street and N. Santa Fe Avenue. The parade will roll down Santa Fe Avenue and conclude at the intersection with Prescott Avenue.Not only was Brown a Saline County 4-Her in his youth, but he also has served on the Tri-Rivers Fair Board, including as board president.Retired from his family's company, Smoky Hill Construction, Brown also has volunteered with a number of community organizations.

Salina's Dick Brown named grand marshal for fair parade