It’s almost Independence Day, and Chico does it up right. (Well, I wish we could also set off fireworks at home, but understandably it’s a fire hazard so they’re forbidden countywide.)
Tonight, July 3, is a fireworks show at the Outlaws game. Seats are being sold on the field for the first time ever, and the show can also be viewed from other nearby locations such as the Chico High football field.
CARD is sponsoring the traditional festivities in Bidwell Park, and I’m pasting in the info here:
Saturday, July 4 - One Mile Dam Recreation Area - Bidwell Park
Celebrate the 4th of July with CARD, Do-It Leisure, the Chico Rotary and the Chico Parks Department.
7:30-11:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Do-It Leisure)
7:00 AM Independence Day 5 K $25 Reg. Fee (Chico Running Club)
9:00-12:00 PM Horseshoe Contest: sign-up at the pits @ 8:45 AM
9:00 AM Fife & Drum Band
9:30-10:35 AM Chico Community Concert Band
10:00-3:00 PM Booths Open (Food, Activities, Crafts)
10:45-11:30 AM “Let Freedom Ring” (Guest Speaker)
12:15-12:45 PM Pie Eating Contest (Purchase $1 tickets at the event. (Sponsored by Marie Callenders)
1:00-2:00 PM Free Family Games With Prizes (CARD)
1:00-3:00 PM Midnight Blues Society
2:00-2:15 PM Raffle Winners Announced
