Annandale Area Chamber of Commerce

2012 - Annandale's 123rd Annual Fourth of July Celebration

Home to the longest consecutive running Fourth of July celebration in the state!

Parade Band/Float Entrant form: Word Doc or PDF
Parade Float Competition: Word.docx or PDF

Royalty Entrant/Luncheon forms: VisitingRoyalty.doc or VisitingRoyalty.pdf

Parade Route Map

2012 schedule will be posted as event dates become available...

Please note parking changes all day of the 4th

The public beach parking lot will close at 5 p.m., vehicles in the lot after that time will have to stay until the fireworks finish.
The North end of Oak Street is closed.
The parking lot west of the ball field (Candlestick & Maple) is entirely handicap parking only.

Softball in the park starting times...

Friday June 29th - 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday June 30th - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday July 1st - Noon - 6 p.m.

-	KRWC Road Show 6-8 p.m. Come enjoy the music and games - City Park Meet the Queen Candidates - Ice Cream Social 7:00 p.m. at the City Park Pavilion Features the queen candidates contending for the title of Miss Annandale. Tickets available at: Annandale Advocate, Miller's Jewelry, Annandale State Bank and Star Bank
-	Kick-off to the 4th of July Gala Social hour 6:00 p.m., Dinner and Program 6:30 music and dancing to follow the program. The Gala will be held at Reichel's Event Center, tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at The Annandale Advocate, Miller's Jewelry, Annandale State Bank and Star Bank.
-	Talent Superstar Annandale's Talent Superstar Auditions at the Annandale High School Auditorium, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., $10 entry fee. For additional information, contact John Volden at (320) 274-2302. Audition fee of $10
Friday June 29th	Carnival opens at Noon Carnival - Family Fun Shows runs throughout our celebration. The carnival consists of a variety of adult and child rides, as well as a variety of food stands ranging from the traditional foot long hotdogs and cotton candy to cheese curds and chicken on a stick. Musical Entertainment in the Park Annandale H.S. Jazz Band, 7 p.m. performance at the music stage, Annandale Municipal Park on Pleasant Lake
Saturday June 30th	Carnival opens at Noon Carnival - Family Fun Shows Talent Superstar "Annandale's Talent Superstar" finals competition, music stage in Municipal Park (In the case of inclement weather, performances will be held at the Annandale High School Auditorium) Kiddie Parade 10:00 a.m. line-up at the Annandale Middle School parking lot. Contact Community Education 274-3058 with any questions. Pork Chop Dinner 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Pavilion, proceeds benefit the Annandale Cardinal Athletic Foundation
Sunday July 1st	Carnival opens at Noon
Monday July 2nd	Book Sale 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City Hall, sponsored by the Annandale Area Friends of the Library Meet the Candidates Car Wash 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Fire Station, sponsored by the queen candidates and royalty Carnival opens at 1 p.m. Carnival - Family Fun Shows Music in the Park "Route 55" Jazz Band - 7-9 p.m. portable stage by the lake
Tuesday July 3rd	Carnival opens at 1 p.m. Carnival - Family Fun Shows Music in the Park Annandale Community Band - 7-8 p.m. portable stage by the lake. Variety of pie served and sponsored by "All night Grad Party" committee. Boat Parade on Pleasant Lake Beginning at 7:00 p.m. and concluding by the City Beach at the conclusion of the band concert at approximately 8:00 pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the evening in the city park.
Wednesday July 4th	Parade begins at 10 a.m. 8 a.m. line up at AHS Carnival Opens following the parade Carnival - Family Fun Shows Queen Coronation 7:00 p.m. in the City Park followed immediately with... Musical Entertainment ... performing between coronation and fireworks. Fireworks at Dusk *
* Notes: Fireworks are weather permitting. The Public beach INCLUDING the swimming area, closes at 5 pm for the fireworks display and remains closed for one hour after the display. Map/overlay image.

Fireworks committee maps.