 Charles City's annual America's Hometown July 4th Celebration features fun for families and visitors of all ages leading into the Independence Day holiday. Live entertainment, volleyball tournaments, talent show, garden tour and children's activities are all part of the festivities. And, of course, no July 4th celebration would be complete with out a parade and fireworks!
America's Hometown July 4th Celebration 2009
- Planning a class reunion? Get your event listed on the Chamber's reunion calendar to help your classmates know where to meet. Plus, talk to us about Charles City information bags for your guests. Call us at 641-228-4234.
(As of 6/11/09)
*Schedule Subject to Change*
Wednesday, July 1
Alcohol Free Night at the Beverage Tent
7-11pm Teen Street Dance
Thursday, July 2
4pm Beverage Tent Open
6pm Bean Bag Tournament at the Beverage Tent
Karaoke provided by Superior Sound DJ at the Beverage Tent
7pm Catholics Raising the Roof—A variety show to help raise
funds for the Catholic Church Roof Project. This event will
be held at Tori’s and horsdorves will be served
7:30pm “The Folks Next Door” at the Charles Theatre presented
by Stony Point Players.
Tickets available at Community Development for $8/ticket
Friday, July 3
10am Kids’ Parade Registration at the band shell in Central
Park. Register for the parade and prizes. Prizes to be given
away following the parade. Sponsored by McDonald’s and
First Citizens National Bank
10:30am Kids’ Parade around Central Park. Register at the band
shell. Prize Drawings will be held at the band shell
following the kids’ parade. Emcee: Scott Lane of KCHA
10am – 1pm Smiley Train in Central Park sponsored by First Security
Bank & Trust
11am-2pm FREE 4th of July Grill Out at C & O Tires. Stop by to
enjoy burgers, chips & beverages
11am Balloon Animals in Central Park sponsored by Artwear &
Security State Bank
11am-2pm Face Painting in Central Park sponsored by C US Bank
11am 15 & Under Volleyball Tournament at the sand courts
between the beverage tent and Aromas.Registration is
$60/team and all proceeds will go to the AAU Volleyball
program. This event is sponsored by Allied Redi-Mix.
To sign up visit the Chamber Office or contact Donna
Forsyth at (641)330-9027
11am – Noon Free Games in Central Park sponsored by McDonald’s,
YMCA, First Citizens National Bank, Family Community
Credit Union & Security State Bank. An Ambulance and a
Fire Truck will also be on display
11am-Noon Free Ice Cream sponsored by First Security Bank & Trust
11am-5pm Outreach to Space sponsored by the Charles City
Hotel/Motel tax. This fun exhibit gives kids a hands on
science experience from the Grout Museum
11:30am Lunch in the Park for just $1.50 Sponsored by McDonald's
Noon Ronald McDonald Stage Show Sponsored by McDonald’s
12:30-1:00pm Magic & Marionette Stage Show in Central Park
brought to you by Cedar Valley Iowa Realty
1:30-5pm Inflatable Fun! Inflatable games in Central Park.
Brought to you by the Charles City Area Chamber of
Commerce. Tickets $1 each or unlimited wristband $10
2pm-5pm Free Water Ball brought to you by the Charles City Fire
Department
1-3pm Bayou Bend Mini Golf & Batting Cages $2 mini-golf
special
10am-2pm Comet Bowl $1/game bowling special
3-5pm Kids’ Free Swim at the Public Pool (12 & under).
Sponsored by Charles City Park & Rec.
4pm Dive for Pennies at the Lion’s Field Pool sponsored by
local financial institutions & McDonald’s
3pm Beverage Tent Open
5:30pm NovaJazz performing at the Beverage Tent
7pm Catholics Raising the Roof—A variety show to help raise
funds for the Catholic Church Roof Project. This event will
be held at Tori’s and horsdorves will be served
8:30pm PV & The Phantoms performing at the Beverage Tent
7:30pm “The Folks Next Door” at the Charles Theatre presented
by Stony Point Players. Tickets available at Community
Development for $8/ticket.
9pm Family Movie Night bring your lawn chair or blanket to
Central Park and come enjoy an outdoor family movie.
Concessions will be available
Saturday, July 4
7:30am Firecracker 5 Run/Walk Walk (5K) or run (5K or 5 miles)
on the Charley Western Trailway. Pre-registration is
recommended; call 228.2335 for registration form and
questions. Cost for the race is $15 in advance or $18 day of
the race. Race begins at the Charles City High School
10 am Beverage Tent Open
10:30am Independence Day Parade - Fly over during parade.
11:30 am Vendors in Central Park following the parade including
food, drinks, kids’ games and family entertainment.
11:30am—1:30pm Sweet Corn Feed at the Moose Lodge Sweet Corn, BBQ
Sandwich or Hot Dog, Potato Salad and Baked Beans.
11:30am Endless Summer performing at the Beverage Tent
Noon—2pm Bag O Dirt performing in Central Park following the
parade.
2pm Bean Bag Tournament in Central Park. Registration at
1pm with the tournament beginning at 2 pm.
Pre-register at the Charles City Chamber (228.2343)
2pm “The Folks Next Door!” at the Charles Theatre presented
by the Stony Point Players. Tickets available at Community
Development for $8/ticket.
2pm Catholics Raising the Roof—A variety show to help raise
funds for the Catholic Church Roof Project. This event will
be held at Tori’s and dessert will be served.
3pm Roger Wedeking performing at the Beverage Tent
5pm Marc Frana performing at the Beverage Tent
8:30pm Municipal Band performing at the College Grounds
9pm First Amendment performing at the Beverage Tent
10pm America’s Hometown Fireworks
Sunday, July 5
8:30am-12:30pm Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast at the Knights of
Columbus Hall. Sponsored by the Immaculate Conception
Youth Group
9am Alumni Basketball Tournament at Charles City High
School. For More information go to:
www.charles-city.k12.ia.us/activities/athletics/bbasket/0506/alumni.html
8pm Post Tournament Social at Retlaw’s
11am Tennis Tournament at Sportsmen’s Park to benefit the
Charles City Tennis team. For registration information
contact Shana Lair at 228.1294
Noon Beverage Tent Open
12:30pm Adult Volleyball Tournament at the sand courts between
the beverage tent and Aromas. Registration is $60/team
and all proceeds will go to the AAU Volleyball program.
This event is sponsored by Allied Redi-mix. To sign up
visit the Chamber Office or contact Donna Forsyth
(641)330-9027
2pm Bill Riley Talent Contest in Charles Theatre. Sprout,
Junior & Senior Divisions. Winner in Junior & Senior
divisions advance to the Iowa State Fair!!! Registration
form available at Community Development (401 N Main)
or call 641-228-2335. Free Admission
3pm-4:30 pm Waterhawks Ski Team performance on the river near
Sherman Park
6pm Hymnal Sing-A-Long in Central Park brought to you by
Floyd Lighthouse Gospel
Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce
401 N Main Street, Charles City, Iowa
641.228.4234 |
