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!

A special note to all parade participants.

Parade Band/Float Entrant form: Word Doc or PDF
Royalty Entrant/Luncheon form:
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 pm, 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...

-TBD

-	KRWC Road Show 6-8 p.m. Come enjoy the music and games - City Park Meet the Queen Candidates - Ice Cream Social 7:00 pm 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 pm, 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 am - 1 pm, $10 entry fee. For additional information, contact John Volden at (320) 274-2302. Audition fee of $10
-	Carnival opens at 6 pm 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.
-	Carnival opens at Noon Pork Chop Dinner 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Pavilion, proceeds benefit the Annandale Cardinal Athletic Foundation Musical Entertainment in the Park AHS Jazz Band - 6 p.m. portable stage by the lake Talent Superstar Annandale's Talent Superstar Semi-finals Performance at the City Park on the portable stage, 7 pm. In the case of inclement weather, performances will be held at the Annandale High School Auditorium.
-	Book Sale 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City Hall, sponsored by the Annandale Area Friends of the Library Kiddie Parade 10:00 am line-up at the Annandale Middle School parking lot. Contact Community Education 274-3058 with any questions. Meet the Candidates Car Wash 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Fire Station, sponsored by the queen candidates and royalty Carnival opens at Noon Carnival - Family Fun Shows Music in the Park Route 55 Jazz Band - 7 p.m. portable stage by the lake Talent Superstar Annandale's Talent Superstar Finals at the City Park on the portable stage, 8 pm. In the case of inclement weather, performances will be held at the Annandale High School Auditorium.
-	Carnival opens at Noon Carnival - Family Fun Shows Bingo Noon - 6:00 pm in the City Park Pavilion sponsored by Annandale Boy Scout Troop 354 Music in the Park Annandale Community Band - 7 p.m. portable stage by the lake Boat Parade on Pleasant Lake Beginning at 7:00 pm and concluding by the City Beach at the conclusion of the band concert at approximately 8:00 pm. Contact contact David Hogberg at (612) 760-0718 with any questions concerning the boat parade. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the evening in the city park.
- July 4th	Parade begins at 10 am 8 a.m. line up at AHS Carnival Opens following the parade Carnival - Family Fun Shows Bingo Noon to 6:00 pm in the City Park Pavilion, sponsored by Annandale Boy Scout Troop 354 Queen Coronation 7:00 pm in the City Park followed immediately with... Musical Entertainment Scott Severson 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.