4th of July Celebration and Festival

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This year's Independence Day Celebration will be another fun-filled day in the true Claremont tradition!

Over 50 community volunteers comprise the Independence Day Committee that dedicates nearly 6 months in the planning and execution of this community event.

Pancake Breakfast at 7 to 10 a.m.
Tickets for Breakfast - $3.00 each

Claremont Kiwanis Club members will serve a Pancake Breakfast at Memorial Park just north of the band shell. If still available, Fireworks Tickets will be sold from 7-10 a.m. in conjunction with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, and may still be available at the Information Booth at 10:30 a.m.

Proceeds from the breakfast help support a variety of organizations and community events, such as: Ability First, The Claremont American Red Cross, Concerts in the Park, Best B.E.T., plus other youth and community activities.

Opening Ceremonies at 10 a.m
The Flag Raising Ceremony marks the official beginning of the Independence Day Festival in Memorial Park. Together, the VFW and American Legion help the Independence Day Committee with this reverent ceremony, which includes musical selections, the reading of excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and a ceremonial raising of our nation's flag. This profound event emphasizes the importance we place on our nation's independence and provides an opportunity to celebrate our national pride.

Willard Hunter Speakers' Corner at 10:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
In order to celebrate our country's First Amendment Right, Speakers' Corner provides a forum for citizens in our community to speak their minds on any subject from personal to global.

Past speeches have focused on politics, religion, history, travel, and personal fulfillment. Age is no barrier. Previous orators have ranged in age from 5-years to over 80.

Speakers' time slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and must be pre-arranged. Interested persons should contact the Hughes Center at (909) 399-5490.

Children's Games at 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East side of the park just north of the game booths

About a dozen different non-profit organizations, including the Independence Day Committee, will provide FREE games and activities for children including:
- A rock-climbing wall
- An inflatable jumper
- A variety of wood and rope set ups like simple stilts, a wood slat (jungle) bridge, a rope (monkey) bridge, balance beams, a horizontal ladder, and land skis

Claremont Village Freedom 5000 1K and 5K Races & Walk
The 17th Claremont Village Freedom 5000 begins in Memorial Park and winds through the scenic streets of the Village and tree-lined streets of the Claremont Colleges. The 5K course finishes up College Avenue - an uphill challenge!
- 7:30 a.m. - 1K Fun Walk
- 8:00 a.m. - 5K Race Run & Walk

Course Description
A regulation 5K course winds through the scenic streets of the Village and the beautiful tree lined streets of the Claremont Colleges. Water will be provided at the 1.5 mile mark.