Wednesday, June 29, 2011

4th of July 2011

4th of July in Southern Utah
Monday, July 4, 2011
Here are all the Independence Day celebrations I could find. Listed by city.

St. George, UT
Vernon Worthen Park
  • 7:30-10am Staheli catering breakfast of pancakes, eggs, hash browns, & beverage. $6 Adult. $4 Children 12 & under.
  • 8am Parade on the streets surrounding the park
  • 9am-1pm Activities (Many FREE): music, food booths, face painting, watermelon seed spitting contest, bounce houses, Water Wars, Frisbee toss, football throw, home run derby, dunk tank, climbing wall, obstacle course, slip and slide.
  • 10am Zumba & Karaoke
  • 11am-1pm Talent Competition
  • 1pm Hot dog eating contest
  • 8-10pm KONY Country Free concert in the Sunbowl (100 S. 400 E.) - Marshal Reign
  • 10pm Fireworks
Hurricane, UT
  • 7:30am Lion's Club Breakfast
  • 9am Parade
  • 10am Hurricane Community Center: food, games, races, water activities
  • 10am Spilsbury Sports Complex: Bike Jump Competition & ATV Rodeo
  • Wait...wait... There is just too much to list! Look here: City of Hurricane 4th of July 

LaVerkin, UT
8:30am – 12:00pm at Wanlass Park

Springdale, UT
  • 7-9am Lion's Club Breakfast at the Springdale Elementary School
  • 9-9:30am Parade from Lion's Blvd - the Bit n Spur Restaurant
  • 11am-2pm BBQ, water slides, games all at the Springdale Park on Lion's Blvd
Cedar City, UT
A traditional July Fourth celebration in Cedar City with a Parade at 9:30am followed by activities in the Main Street Park. For more information call 435-463-5501 or 435-559-4877 (Lions). Admission is FREE.

Brian Head, UT
Brian Head Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast held at the Giant Steps Lodge (Brian Head) from 7am to 10:30am. Also enjoy the Red, White & Blue Concert at 2pm (Town Park), Bonfire and S’mores 8pm (Fire Station) and Fireworks Display at 10pm (Town Park). FREE. For more information call 888-677-2810.

Parowan, UT
4th of July Parade held on Parowan Main Street at 10am. For more information call 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190

Enoch, UT
Enoch 4TH of July includes the Freedom Run (5-K, 10-K or Family Walk), Mighty Mud Mania, and activities all day in the Enoch City Park (Enoch Road & Jones Ln), also a fireworks display after dark. For more information call 435-586-1119.

Kanab, UT
  • 7am Fun Run/Walk 2.5 miles
  • 7-9am Lion's Club Breakfast at State Bank Parking Lot
  • 10am Parade
  • 11am-3pm Park Fair
  • 6pm BBQ Dinner
  • 7pm Live Entertainment
  • 9:30/Dusk Fireworks
Moab, UT
Independence Day Celebration - Assorted afternoon festivities in Swanny City Park (400 North 100 West) followed by fireworks at dusk.

Movie in the Park 7/1

Movie in the Park
Friday, July 1, 2011
Community Center Park 450 E. Community Center Drive, Washington, UT
Showing "Never Ending Story". Movie starts at dusk.
Side Note: This was one of my favorite movies growing up!

Old Fashion Fun Festival

Old Fashion Fun Festival
Friday, July 8, 2011
10am-Noon
For children ages 5-14
Join in an Old Fashion Festival with all the fun games: marbles, checkers, jacks, jump rope, hopscotch, yo-yos and much more. $3 per person. Ribbons to all participants. Prizes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Refreshments will be served at the end of the competition. If you have any questions or wish to sign up, please call 435-652-7675. Register by July 6th!
Location: Judd’s Store 62 W. Tabernacle Street in St. George, UT

Youth Volleyball Camp

“Ace” Youth Volleyball Camp
July 18-21, 2011
Learn new skills or enhance existing skills. Participate in the skills contest, make new friends, and receive a free camp t-shirt. The cost is $25 per person. Register at the Washington Community Center front desk or on-line at www.washingtoncity.org/sports. Sign up now!

Library Programs 7/1

Young Adult Summer Reading Program
Friday, July 1, 2011
St. George Library: 12-1pm Craft Program
Washington Library: 2pm Showing the movie “The Mummy”

Youth Basketball Camp

“Summer Shootout” Youth Basketball Camp
Boys and girls, ages 8-14, are invited to attend the Community Center’s 4th annual “Summer Shootout” Youth Basketball Camp. Participate in the skills contest, learn basketball fundamentals, get a FREE camp t-shirt, and make new friends! The camp is Mon – Thur, July 11-14, 2011. The cost is $25 per person. Register at the Washington Community Center front desk or on-line at www.washingtoncity.org/sports. Registration deadline is July 5, 2011

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Young Adult Movie 6/29

Young Adult Summer Reading Program
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

St. George Library
12:30pm
 Showing the movie: "The Mummie"