Sunday, July 3, 2011

Fourth of July Activities in Hermann Start Early in the Day

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A full day of Fourth of July activities in Hermann starts with an early-morning 5K Firecracker Run and ends with a huge riverfront fireworks display. Sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce. SCHEDULE»

Every year the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a full day of activities to celebrate the Fourth of July.

    7:00 a.m. — Hermann Firecracker 5K Fun Run
    Starting at Hermann Fitness Source, 124 East 4th Street. Free 5K run/walk for the Hermann Food Pantry. Donate four canned goods to participate.

    11:00 a.m. — Chamber Food Stand Opens at Riverfront Park
    Pulled pork, brats, hot dogs, nachos, potato salad, baked beans, soft drinks. (Open until fireworks.)

    12:00 Noon — Kid's Games at Riverfront Park         
    Turtle Races (bring your own turtle). Youth categories from ages 3-15, plus category for “The Young at Heart.” Bubble gum blowing contest. Hula hoop contest. Age categories from 6-18 and for “The Young at Heart.”

    3:00 p.m. — Parade Line-up and Judging
    Washington and 8th. Call Cathi Utley, 486-5418 or 870-897-5968 to enter. Ribbons for each category; $100Prizes for best use of 175th anniversary theme.

    4:00 p.m. — Parade
    Parade route goes through downtown to Gutenberg. Theme: 175 years of the Fourth of July.

    4:00 p.m. — Food Stands Open at Riverfront Park
    E njoy ice cream treats from the Brush and Palette Club; kettle corn from the Lions Club; funnel cakes and sno-cones from the Boy Scouts.

    5:00 p.m. — Kiddie Tractor Pull at Riverfront Park
    For ages 3-10

    7:30 p.m. — Free City Band Concert at the Amphitheater
    In case of rain, concert will be at the Hermann High School Auditorium

    (DARK) 9:00 p.m. — Fireworks at the Riverfront

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