July
4th Independence Day Celebration
You
and your family are invited to spend July 4th with us in Independence,
California. A day of pride, patriotism, flag waving and family
fun.
This
year's parade theme is "The Sounds of Independence". The
Grand Marshal will be Lindsay McTevia.
Thursday
July 3
8:00pm
to Midnight
Dance
in Dehy Park. This local bands are great crowd pleasers for dancing
and listening.
During the evening the pit barbecue is prepared and the meat for the July
4th afternoon barbecue is put in the ground and covered to cook over
night in the coals.
Friday July
4
6:15 am
Flag Raising Ceremony
American Legion Members will start the day by raising our
country's flag to the national anthem in Dehy Park.
6:30
- 8:30 am
Independence Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
The Pancake Breakfast will be held in Dehy Park.
7:00 am
4K-10K Run/Walk
6:30 am Sign-up
Part of the Independence July 4th celebration and targeting the
sports minded, the 4K-10K Run/Walk
sponsored by the Independence Chamber of Commerce is set for Friday,
July 4th.
The
course winds through scenic Independence and heads out to pasture
lands with seasonal creeks and stunning views of the snow covered
Eastern Sierra and the Inyo Mountains The participants circle
the alfalfa fields and come back through town for a fast finish
back to the starting point.
9:00
am - 6:00 pm
Independence Day Art & Crafts Show. You
are invited to attend or be a part of the Independence Day Art &
Crafts Show. The show will be held on the front and back lawns of
the Historic Inyo County courthouse located in the center of town
on Edwards Street (Hwy. 395). For more information or an exhibitor
application send an e-mail to jedgar@qnet.com or phone us at (760)
878-0084.
10:00 am
July 4th Parade
The parade begins at 10 am and travels up Edwards Street (Hwy 395).
The parade
is the essence of small town life, with young and old, dogs and horses,
floats and fire engines with flag waving pride and patriotism. Everyone
is invited to be in the parade. Trophies are awarded to best of class
entries.
Parade
entry forms are available at the Independence Chamber of Commerce
or call the Chamber at (760) 878-0084.
1:00
PM - 3:00 PM
Pie & Ice Cream Social
The ladies of the Pioneer Memorial Methodist Church, renowned
for their baking serve homemade pie and ice cream in the shade
at Dehy Park.
2:00
PM
Olde
Tyme Kids Games
Frog Jumping Contest and fun races will be held at Dehy Park in
this Independence Chamber of Commerce sponsored event. From toddler
to adults (everybody is a kid!) are invited. Parents bring their
kids back "home" to play the games they did as kids
on Independence Day. Ribbons and trophies for the winners and
participants will be given out.
View more info about the games.
4:00
till "It's All Gone"
Deep Pit Barbecue
Deep Pit Barbecued Beef with salad, beans and all the trimmings is
served by the Independence Civic Club members in Dehy Park.
Dusk
(9:00 PM)
Fireworks Display
As
the sun goes down and dusk arrives head for the Independence Airport
and The Grand Finale Fireworks Display put on by the Independence
Volunteer Fire Department with the generosity of many businesses and
residents and friends of Independence.
There
is a nominal charge to enter the airport to watch the fireworks.
This charge helps to make the fireworks possible. Please support
this traditional July 4th event even if you view it from afar.
Make your donation to the Independence Volunteer Fire Department
(IVFD) and mail to IVFD, PO Drawer B, Independence, CA 93526.
See
You All in 2009 to Again Celebrate Independence Day in Independence.
