Celebrate Fourth of July with numerous festivities, including the annual parade and children's games. Prior to the Jubilee, participate in the 14th Annual Liberty Run: 5k Run and One-Mile Walk. After the Jubilee, enjoy $1 admission at Civic Center Pool from noon to 6 p.m.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:30 a.m.
The Liberty Run begins at North Lakes Recreation Center.
8 a.m.
The parade line-up begins in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot on the square. Judging begins
at 8:30 a.m. Check back for the parade route and entry form. For more information,
call (940) 349-8575.
9 a.m.
Yankee Doodle Parade begins on the square.
Registration begins for the Lucky Horseshoe Tournament.
9:30 a.m.
The Lucky Horseshoe Tournament begins in Quakertown Park. The tournament features
adult singles and doubles divisions with consolation draws. For more information,
call (940) 349-8526.
Live entertainment begins in Quakertown Park.
Entry drop-off begins for the Children's Arts & Crafts Show.
The flag ceremony begins when the parade arrives at City Hall.
10 a.m.
The FREE children's carnival begins and lasts until noon in the Civic Center.
Participants may begin decorating their boats for the Great Gutter Race at stations set up
outside the Civic Center.
11 a.m.
Entries for the Children's Arts & Crafts Show are displayed until noon in the Civic Center.
For more information, call (940) 349-8733.
The FREE Great Gutter Race for children begins outside the Civic Center. Races are divided by
age, and prizes are awarded to the winners.
The FREE whipped cream-eating contest for children and adults begins immediately after
the gutter races. The contest is divided into age groups, and prizes are awarded to the winners.
Noon
Guests may enjoy $1 admission at Civic Center Pool until 6 p.m.
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