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Saturday, July 4th (con’t.) 9:00 am - Softball (Galva Park District) $100.00 entry fee/team. All proceeds go towards charity. For more information please call Tyler Glaser at 309-368-7538. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Food vendors and Crafters (Wiley Park) 9:00 am 3rd annual Art Jam blacktop painting (Wiley Park) $5.00 for a 4’x 6’ space. Please contact Nancy Anderson at 932-3437 for advance registration, to reserve a space or for more information. Sponsored by the Galva Arts Council & Dick Blick. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Photo Show Viewing Reception & Awards at 10:30 (Galva Arts Council Building downtown Galva) For more information please contact Roger Luft at 932-2760. 10:00 am FFA Cow Bingo - $2.00 tickets will be sold before July 1st at the High School or the day of the event. 50/50 Raffle (Wiley Park) 10:00 am Antique Tractor Show (Wiley Park) 10:00 am Parade registration & line up begins (High School parking lot) Entry forms available at City Hall. |
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Saturday, July 4th (con’t) 10:30 - Kids Games FREE Penny Scramble (ages toddler to 8 years old) with additional games to follow; Gunny sack races (ages 6 to 10), 3 legged race (ages 6 to 10) & Water balloon toss (all ages welcome). Sponsored by The State Bank of Toulon Special thanks to FFA student volunteers 11:00 am - ??? BBQ Pork Sandwiches Served by the Galva Bishop Hill Ambulance Service. (Wiley Park) 12:00 Noon FREE Parade Kick-off (N. W. 3rd Avenue and Morgan Road) Entertainment 1:00 - Jazz on the Side 2:00 - Kewanee Community Concert (Wiley Park) |
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Dusk - Fireworks. Come see the breathtaking display of awesome fireworks set off by the internationally acclaimed Melrose Pyrotechnics. These outstanding fireworks are choreographed to music and will give you 20 minutes of pure satisfaction. The 8th Shanghai International Music Fireworks Festival panel of judges awarded 1st prize to Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. USA. This is their second 1st place in as many competitions. Melrose was awarded first place in 2006 at the Montreal International Fireworks Competition. Donations Appreciated Food vendors will be available at the Park District throughout the evening hours. Our event draws thousands of spectators. We hope you enjoy your time with us. Any donation you wish to make is greatly appreciated. Sunday, July 5th 10:00 am Community Church Service Message by Pastor Ann Champion Bring your lawn chairs (Wiley Park) Potluck picnic to follow. Rain Location - 1st Baptist Church. Contact us at City Hall: 309-932-2555 e-mail: galvafreedomfest@yahoo.com |
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1:30 pm Registration for Kiddie Tractor Pull (Pavilion at Wiley Park) $1.00 Boys and Girls ages 4 - 8 Sponsored by River Valley Co-op 2:00 pm Kiddie Tractor Pull 4:00 pm Sit back and enjoy the wide variety of acts at the Talent Show. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. For more information please call Sharon Murray at 932-3402. (Wiley Park) Rain location Elementary gym. 6:00—9:00 p.m. Donations Appreciated The professional entertainment selected for this year’s Freedom Fest celebration is from Kewanee, IL. With Blue Steel providing the music, everyone will be sure to have a GREAT time. (Galva Park District) Rain Location – Galva Jr./Sr. High School 7:00 pm Posting of the Colors by the Galva American Legion. The Galva Autovue Drive-In theatre invites you to watch a movie under the stars approximately 1/2 hour after the fireworks. The drive-in is located at the far north side of Galva across from the High School.. 24 Hour Hotline 309/932-2919 www.galvaautovue.com. |
