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Allegan City plans for ‘July 3 Jubilee’ activities, bands
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:17 PM EDT
Independence Day festivities will be July 3 in downtown Allegan during the “July 3 Jubilee.”
The event will consist of activities and entertainment for all ages. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and conclude with a fireworks show at dusk. Events will take place along the Riverfront Plaza, Mahan Park, Hanson Park and Brady Street.
Children, adults and pets are encouraged to participate in the parade by dressing up like American heroes or decorating their bikes and vehicles or just wave to the parade as it passes by. Parade lineup will be at 4:30 p.m. in the Water and Cutler street parking lot. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and include Trowbridge, Walnut, Hubbard and Locust streets.
“July 3 Jubilee draws folks from near and far. It is an opportunity to celebrate our freedom, honor those serving in the military and the veterans who have protected these rights, and have fun with families and friends,” said Vicki Knuckles, Allegan arts and entertainment coordinator.
Several food vendors will be present, including a chicken barbeque by the Allegan Rotary Club and frozen yogurt.
Festivities include:
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.—Free tours of the Old Jail Museum
2 and 4 p.m.—Free showings of “Veggie Tales: The Pirates That Don’t Do Anything” at the Regent theatre
5 p.m. to dusk—Activities, booths and games, street performers, vendors, music and costumed characters
5 p.m.—Jubilee parade
5:30 p.m.—Ronald McDonald at Mahan Gazebo
6 p.m.—Big Doody Roo & the Raptors perform at Hanson Park
6 p.m.—Center stage prizes and music by Rooster
7 p.m.—Magician Alan Kazam at Mahan Gazebo
8 p.m.—Common Good preforms at Hanson Park
8:30 p.m.—Southwest Express performs at Mahan Gazebo
Dusk—National Anthem preformed by Cath Hellmann on center stage, followed by fireworks
For more information, call Vicki at (269) 673-3456.
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