Join us for an old time family fourth - just like when you were a kid!
Join our American Legion Family for an old time family Fourth celebration! We are so excited about bringing back this tradition to our community!
Schedule of Festivities
Patriotic Parade
The route will start with the line up at Wisconsin & Main at the old county courthouse. Proceed on Grand Ave to Franklin St to Pier St to Lake St and end at the Veterans Park.
- 9:30 am Line up
- 10:00 am Step off
Ceremony
Ceremony will begin 5 minutes after the conclusion of the parade at the Bandshell.
Refreshments
-Following the parade, at Veterans Park, there will FREE ice cream and soda for the kids!
-Available inside the Legion Hall for purchase from the American Legion Auxiliary: hot dogs, bratwurst, soda, chips, treats, and bakery items.
-Post 82 Bar will be open for the sale of adult beverages.
Music
Bandshell featuring: Windy Hope
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Activities
Decorating Contest of your Rig - Win a Prize
(age groups 2 and under; 3-5; 6-8; 9-12, and 12-15). After the parade, bring your rig up in front of the bandshell. There will be prizes for best in show - one for each age group.
Rig categories per age group include:
-Bikes/Trikes
-Strollers/Wagons
-Walkers/Wheelchairs/Mobility Scooters
Arts and Crafts (all ages)
Arts and crafts will be held in the Legion Hall.
-Noon - 5 PM
-Free tattoos and patriotic items from American Legion Flag and Emblem
Patriotic Pet Costume
Begin lining up your pets on the sidewalk in front of the Legion Hall.
-Noon - 12:45 pm - Small animals in carriers
-1:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Cats in carriers
-2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Dogs & other 4-legged pets on leashes
Patriotic Pet Partner Parade
Diane Burkhalter will share the route with you once all are assembled.
2:30 pm
-Spectators will vote on their favorite. Voting at Fork & Tap Patio and at the Cavalier Wine Bar.
-PRIZES! For each pet category & best parade partners.
-Voters are eligible for raffle drawing.
-50/50.
-There will be a photo booth at Eclectic Avenue!
