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345 SE 5th
Madras, OR 97741 Phone:
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| Stars, Stripes Forever theme for July 4 fun |
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"Stars and Stripes Forever" is the theme for Madras' Fourth of July parade and party in Sahalee Park on Saturday.
An entire day of family fun is planned, from morning running events and a breakfast, to Saturday Market, music, food and games in the park, to the grand finale of "The Sparklers" fireworks display in the evening.
7 a.m.: Todd Beamer 10K run and six-mile walk. Runners meet at Sahalee Park at 7 a.m. to register and ride the bus to the starting point. Run starts at 8 a.m. Six-mile walkers start from the park at 7 a.m. Two-mile Family Fun Run entrants must register before 9 a.m. at the park. Entry fee is $20 with T-shirt, $5 without shirt.
7 to 10 a.m.: Madras Elks All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at Sahalee Park. Eggs, sausage, pancakes and coffee, $7 adults, $4 for kids 10 and under.
11 a.m.: Fourth of July "Stars and Stripes Forever" Parade. Entrants need to be in line for judging by 10 a.m. Register at desk near Madras Elementary, at 10th and E streets, from 8 to 10 a.m. Call the chamber at 475-2350 for details.
The parade route runs down 10th Street to B Street, west on B to Seventh Street, south on Seventh to D Street, then east on D.
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Party in the park with games, music, contests and food, following the parade at Sahalee Park. Food booths open at 11 a.m.
Highlights will include a multi-church choir performing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" at opening ceremonies, Saturday Market vendors onsite, a Quick Wit Relay, Casting Contest, and Watermelon Eating Contest with prizes, dunk tank featuring the mayor and councilmembers, and music by the Box Canyon Bluegrass Band from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Those who hit a bull's-eye target in the Casting Contest will have the chance to win a king-size bed and frame, valued at $884, during a 2 p.m. drawing.
10 p.m.: The Sparklers' spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks show over Madras.
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