Organizers of the Little Ms Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker contest in Hope are extending the deadline to enter.

The winner of the contest will lead the children’s parade during the Old Fashioned Independence Day celebrations on the Hope Town Square on Friday. The winner will be chosen by which child raises the most money for the Yellow Trail Museum. Each penny counts as one vote, with a dollar counting for 100 votes. The contest is open to children in the Hope area, ages 3-10.

You can pick up registration information at the Hope branch of the Bartholomew County Public Library or at the Yellow Trail Museum. The deadline to drop off donations is 5 p.m. on Thursday.