It’s almost here!! Saturday, July 9^th , it’s our turn to celebrate Independence Day at the Allen City Park and Softball Field. Afternoon and evening activities will make you proud to be from Allen America!

Parade entries will need to gather at the park at 3:30 and the parade down Main Street will begin at 4:00. Parade Marshall this year is Joy McDonald Anderson.

Booth space will be available for vendors at the Park. To reserve space contact Lonnie Rinehart. Limited electricity will be available, space will rent for $25. Already committed to come for the day is the local SnoCone Trailer.

An inflated water slide will be at the park about 5:00 p.m. for the younger crowd and the pool will be open for a free swim from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

A free Hot Dog & Chips dinner will be served starting at 6:00 p.m. Soft drinks and water for the dinner are being provided by the Pepsi Bottling Company of Ada.

Turtle Races, a Hula Hoop Contest, 3-Legged Race, Egg/Spoon Race, and Water Balloon Toss will be held for children of all ages starting at 7:00. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the contests and races.

Also Define Your Direction will be bringing their archery tag set, so gather your friends and give it a try.

New this year will be a Mr. and Ms. Independence Day contest. Wear your most festive, patriotic clothes for the judging following the games.

The RCB Band will be performing on the park’s basketball court from 7:30 to 9:15 then the crowd will be moving to the Allen Softball Field south of town for the fireworks display.

Remember, this is to be a fun, safe day and there will be no independent fireworks allowed at the City Park or Softball Field.

Remember it will be hot so remember to hydrate and bring extra water with you. And of course bring your lawn chairs gather under the shade trees and let’s celebrate!