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Fairview July 4th Celebration
July 4, 2017 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 pm
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Fairview! The theme for this year, “America’s Bright Future.” Festivities include the Ray Hedrick 5K Fun Run, grand parade, a patriotic speaking program with guest speaker Mel Coleman, games and contests for all ages, musical performances from local musicians, award-winning musicians Dan Kessinger and Friends, the Marshall Lowry Band, and fireworks!
Local organizations will sell concessions throughout the day.
Schedule of Events:
7:45 a.m. Registration for Ray Hedrick 5K Fun Run
8:30 a.m. Ray Hedrick 5K Fun Run
10:00 a.m. Grand Parade
11:30 a.m. Fairview Community Band
1:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Mel Coleman
2:00 p.m. FSU Academy for the Arts, Music Preparatory Department students
2:00 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest (at Hometown Hot Dogs)
3:00 – 4:15 Acoustic Jam Session – bring your instruments
3:00 – 4:15 Cake Walk, Games, and Contests for All Ages
4:30 p.m. Magician: Steve Haberman (balloon animals from 5:15 – 6:00)
5:15 p.m. It’s All Relative
6:00 p.m. Dan Kessinger and Friends
7:00 p.m. Marshall Lowry Band
8:00 p.m. Mark Jones – flag presentation
9:00 p.m. Marshall Lowry Band
10:00 p.m. Fireworks