Fourth of July schedules

The city of McMinnville?s Fourth of July celebration is Tuesday, July 4 on Court Square. This year?s celebration is an all-star salute to World War II veterans on the 61st anniversary. The schedule is as follows:

? 7-10 a.m. ? Breakfast: pancakes, bacon, and choice of juice or milk ($4 per plate)

? 7:30 a.m. ? Stars and Stripes Fun Run/Walk. Three-mile fun run, three-mile walk, one-mile run and walk ($5 on-site registration fee)

? 8-11 a.m. ? Children?s Corner. Chalk art, painting, bubbles and sprinklers. Heritage Alliance will be sponsoring an art show and sale called the Freedom of Expression in the lobby of Regions Bank.

? 9 a.m. ? Patriotic Salute. A presentation of colors by VFW and American Legion with bugler. Meeting at the Chamber of Commerce, there will be a walking tour of the Old City Cemetery.

? 9:15 a.m. ? Silver & Gold Band

? 10 a.m. ? Paula?s Dance Academy performance; karate demonstration by M.J.?s Family Martial Arts Center; performance by Warren County Youth All-Star Cheerleaders; and a Pioneerette performance

? 10:30 a.m. ? Yankee Doodle Children?s Parade. Entry forms at McMinnville Civic Center, the Chamber of Commerce and First National Bank. Awards given to top three places in each division (no entry fee required)

? 9 p.m. ? Fireworks at McMinnville Civic Center

Concessions will have hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks.

Midway

The Midway Fourth of July celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, July 4. The schedule is as follows:

? 10 a.m. ? Opening ceremony with guest speaker Bobby Newby. Immediately following will be baby show registration, open to children from birth to 36 months; pie contest entry for chocolate, coconut, pecan and other; quilt show and flower contest; horseshoe toss; and children?s games

? 10:30 a.m. ? Food and refreshments ? hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, drinks, pies and ice cream will be available throughout the day

? 11 a.m. ? Pet show for dogs, cats and other. Immediately following the pet show, the Citizenship Award winner will be announced

? Noon ? Entertainment with Jonathan and Shelly Womack, Gilley Brothers, One Accord, Pelham Family and Turner Brothers

? 2:30 p.m. ? Ball games

? 7 p.m. ? Community award winners announced

? 10 p.m. ? Fireworks

Fairview

The Fairview CIC Fourth of July celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 1. The schedule is as follows:

? 8 a.m. ? Flag raising ceremony

? 8:30 a.m. ? Ball games

? Noon ? T-ball and softball awards

? 1:30 p.m. ? Baby show with Mr. and Mrs. Fairview Awards immediately following baby show

? 3 p.m. ? Karaoke

? 5:30 p.m. ? Kids patriotic songs

? 5:45 p.m. ? Awards

? 6 p.m. ? Fairview Jammers

Morrison

The Morrison Fourth of July celebration, to be held in downtown Morrison on July 4, will be combined with the city?s 150th anniversary this year. The schedule is as follows:

? Noon ? Line-up for the parade

? 1 p.m. ? Parade

? 2 p.m. ? Opening ceremonies and judging of parade entries and costumes

? 3 p.m. ? Music performance by the Surrender?s

? 4 p.m. ? Baby Show ? boys and girls ? 0 to 36 months.

? 5 p.m. ? Kids games and Bingo

? 6 p.m. ? Cake Walk

? 7 p.m. ? Music performance by Billy Woodlee, Sr. and the Renegades

? 9 p.m. ? Fireworks

Don?t forget to bring your lawnchairs. There will be no bleachers this year.

The Standard welcomes schedules from other communities holding Fourth of July celebrations.