Calvin’s annual 4^th of July Celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever!

This year’s celebration will be held on Saturday, July 3 ^r, and begin with the parade at 10:00 a.m. All entries are asked to be at the starting point to line up at 9:00 a.m.

This will be followed by the ever-exciting Turtle Races at 11:00 a.m. on the west side of the Methodist Church. The kid games and face painting will be located nearby on the church lawn.

The annual Historic Picture will be taken at 12:00 noon in front of the flag on the J.W. Hundley Building.

Races for Lawn Mowers and Go Karts will be held in front of the old Peanut Plant beginning at 1:00 p.m. and come try your throwing skill at the Dunk Tank beginning at 1:30. The Y Tavern is the location for the Cornhole Tournament beginning at 2:30 and the very popular Free BBQ will start at 5:30. This will also be the time to announce the winner of the 4x4 Sideby-Side raffle.

The Ranch Rodeo will showcase the skills of area teams in the Roundup Club arena beginning at 6:30 p.m. The contest is limited to twelve teams and if interested please contact Christy Blaylock at (580) 272-3126.

The fireworks display will begin at dark (approximately 10:00 p.m.) and the day concludes with the Street Dance. The live music will be playing at the Peanut Plant.

Come show your patriotism and celebrate our nation’s freedoms!