HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Committee Minutes 06.13.1997Laurel's Fourth of July
Schedule of Events
June 13, 1997
"Patriotism Starts in the Heart, 1997" is the theme for the Fourth of July
celebration planned in Laurel. The theme was chosen from a contest sponsored by
the Laurel Chamber of Commerce and submitted by Colleen McMilin of the Laurel
Public Schools.
The festivities actually begin Thursday, July 3 with a street dance sponsored
by the Laurel Jaycees. The dance will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in front of the
Laurel-Worden Creamery on Second Avenue. The cost is $1.00; music is by
Cimmaron.
A pancake breakfast will be held Friday from 6 a.m. to lla.m.in Fireman's
Park. Cost is $4.50 for adults; $3.00 for children 6 to 12; and under 6 free. The
menu consists of pancakes, sausage, milk, coffee. The breakfast is sponsored by the
Laurel Jaycees.
The Kiddie Parade will be at 10 a.m. Friday beginning at the First Security
Bank parking lot on Montana Ave. will move along Montana Ave. to Main St. one
block west on Main to First Ave. and north on First Ave. to Ricci's Parking lot.
The main parade, sponsored by the Laurel Chamber of Commerce, will
begin at 11 a.m. at Woods Power Grip, west of town; move on Main St. east to
Colorado Ave.. north on Colorado to East First St. and west on First St. to First
Ave., north on First Ave. to Seventh St.,. west on Seventh St. to Third Ave., north
on Third Ave. to Ninth St. and east on Ninth St. to the high school parking lot.
Prizes will be given for the best entries in the categories of: Best Western; Best of the
Parade; Best Automobile; Best Patriotic; Best Commercial; and Best Club. Awards
to the winner of each parade category will be made in a presentation planned just
prior to the fireworks display. Parade entry forms may be obtained by calling
628-8105 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The LVFD will provide a barbecue beginning at 11 a.m. in Thomson Park.
The barbecue will consist of a barbecued beef sandwich, pickle, potato salad, pop,
ice tea, or coffee for $3.50; just a barbecue beef sandwich will cost $2.00.
Activities in Thomson Park during the afternoon will include a "Fire in the
Hole Chili" contest with the winner advancing to the competition to be held at
Metra during Fair Week; a dunking booth; dime toss, crafts, and food. There will
be a baseball tournament sponsored by the Laurel Dodgers Baseball team. Music
will be provided by "The Hawk" radio station; a remote broadcast is planned
during the pancake breakfast.
Groups participating in the afternoon activities in Thomson Park include
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and its auxiliary, the barbecue; Laurel Little
Laurel's Fourth of July
Schedule of Events
June 13, 1997
League and the Dodgers Baseball organization, concession Stand; Pioneer Kiwanis
Club, cotton candy, watermelon and ice cream bars; Lupus Association of Montana,
snow cones; Evergreen Rebekah Lodge, dime toss; Laurel Arts and Crafts Guild,
crafts; Christmas to Remember, Inc., chili contest; Laurel Federated Woman's
Club, an afghan/throw display; Incare, Indian Fry bread, Indian tacos, lemonade,
strawberry shortcake; Laurel Girls Softball team, dunking booth; Billings Motor
Bike Assn., "glow in the dark" bracelets.
The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department will present its annual fireworks
display; but this year there'll be an added attraction-- a spectacular laser light
show will be interspersed into the fireworks display. The fireworks is set begin at
dusk.
Streets to be closed during the Thursday night dance will be:
West First St.from the alley east of city hall to Third Ave.; Second
Ave. from Main St. to First St. and the alleys between First Ave. and Third Ave.
Streets to be closed near Thomson Park include:
East Eighth from First Ave. to the alley east of the high school A few
parking spaces will be reserved for Firemen on East Sixth St.
Additional garbage cans will be placed at the site of the breakfast in
Fireman's Park; at the dance area and in Thomson Park. Ten porta potties have
been ordered for Thomson Park for Friday.
Respectfully su~~
~lpatrick, chairman