Independence Day Celebration

Independence Eve Celebration at Sertoma
Kick off your July 4th celebrations with an Independence Eve performance by the Cary Town Band.

7:30 p.m.
Independence Eve Concert with the Cary Town Band
Tthe Cary Town Band will entertain the public with some old time patriotic music.

Friday, July 3, 7:30 p.m.
Location:  Fred G. Bond Metro Park.

Independence Day Olde Time Celebration
Come join us for an old fashioned celebration of our Nation’s birth. Sure to be lots of fun for the entire family, the day begins with a parent-child fishing tournament, followed by a “Parade in the Park,” and a whole host of games and competitions from donut eating to watermelon seed spitting. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the fishing tournament.  Parade decorations begin at 9 a.m.  This is the perfect way to spend the day before heading to Booth Amphitheatre for the Town’s fireworks display.

Schedule of Events
8 -10 a.m.  Fishing Tournament (Waterfront)
Register at the waterfront area.  Prizes awarded for largest and smallest length fish in each age group. Age Groups: 0-10 yrs, 11-17 yrs, and 18 & older

9 -10 a.m. Parade Preparations (Kiwanis Shelter)
Decorate your bike, trike, stroller, wagon, scooter, or battery power children’s automobile for the Parade in the Park.  “American Pride” is our theme. (No gas or motor powered vehicles) Limited supplies provided; you are welcome to provide your own or come already prepared!  Age Groups:  ALL

10- 10:30 a.m. “Parade in the Park” (Start at Kiwanis)
Show your American Pride!!  Drive, ride or stroll and parade through the park to the Boathouse Dedication Ceremony.  Awards will be given in various categories and age groups.  Examples: Best decorated, most American, most creative, etc.  Spectators of all ages are welcome to walk with your youngster or watch from the side.

10:30- 11 a.m. Applause! Touring Troupe (Boathouse)
The Applause! Touring Troupe presents Cynthia Mercati’s “Faces of Freedom”, which tells of young immigrants to America, united in their search for freedom.

11-11:30 a.m. Donut Eating Contest (Waterfront)
Show off your speed eating abilities by eating a donut on a hanging piece of string. Age Groups: 0-10 yrs, 11-17 yrs, 18 & older

11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.Lakeside Olympics (Waterfront)
Compete in various activities including sack races, egg spoon races, and other fun relay races. Age Groups: 0-10 yrs, 11-17 yrs, and 18 & older

12:30-1 p.m.   Watermelon Eating Contest            (Waterfront)
See how much watermelon you can stuff your face with for a chance to win a prize.  Age Groups: 0-10 yrs, 11-17 yrs, and 18 & older

1 -1:15 p.m.  Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (Waterfront)
Forget your manners and see who can spit watermelon seeds the farthest distance. Age Groups: 0-10 yrs, 11-17 yrs, 18 & older

1:15-1:45 p.m. Water Balloon Toss (Waterfront)
Try to be the team the farthest apart without breaking your balloon.  Warning: You may get wet.  Age Groups: 0-10 yrs, 11-17 yrs, 18 & older

2-3 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest (Waterfront)
Show off you skills with a hula hoop.  The contestants who can hula hoop the longest win!  Practice now it is sure to be lots of fun! Age Groups: 0-10 yrs, 11-17 yrs, and 18 & older.

July 3-4, 2009

Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513