Greatest 4th in the North
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Greatest 4th in the North 2010
The 2010 Celebration begins Wednesday, June 30 and ends on Sunday, July 4. The theme this year is The Greatest 4th in the North Our Tropical Paradise. The most commonly asked questions concerning the festival are: "When are the fireworks and when is the Grand Parade?" To answer these questions, the fireworks are ALWAYS on July 4 and the Grand Parade is also always on July 4, EXCEPT…when the 4th falls on a Sunday, which is does this year, so the Grand Parade will be on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
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We hope that the Grand Parade and Fireworks aren't the only reasons you want to come to the Greatest 4th in the North, because have lots of great events that take place, including lots of FREE entertaiment. Every evening, beginning on Wednesday afternoon, June 30, you will find a professional entertainment show on the City Park Free Stage, and the reason it was free for you and your family to go is because of our wonderful sponsors. So if you catch a main stage act, or maybe a clown, or a juggler, be sure to thank our sponsors if you see them. Better yet, we encourage you to go visit their business and thank them, because if it wasn't for their support you would not see any of the entertainers! And as soon as the schedule is complete and all the entertainment booked you will find we have included their names and web addresses, so that if you didn't know who they were, you could preview them on the web. We hope you pick up a program with a complete schedule of events (or downloaded the 2009 program here ). They were also free, because of our advertisers and sponsors. You will always find them in the Michigan Welcome Centers, other Chamber's, area businesses, the main stage area, in the City Park Information booth and of course at the Chamber office. Programs should be available the first part of may and will be posted on our web site. We hope to see you here in 2010! Below were some highlights already planed for 2010
Wednesday, June 30 - Carnival Opens for the Week + Business After 5 at the Town Pump Saloon from 5-7 p.m. Entertainment from Robbie G on the City Park Free Stage.
Thursday, July 1 – "Battle of the Bands" plus the new merchandise vendors opened up behind the downtown City Park for the week.
Friday, July 2 – Karaoke Contests - Jr. Contest (ages 5-18) in the afternoon who were awarded trophies, then on to the the last opportunity to get into the Sr. finals in the late afternoon at our last preliminary. That evening we have the final competition with $1000 as grand prize, $200 for second place and $100 for third place. the winner of the Jr. contest will also get to compete in the Sr. contest.
Saturday, July 3- The Grand Parade will begin at 10 a.m. and the Athletic Boosters host the 2K, 5K, and 10K beginning with 7 a.m. registration. The two day Arts & Crafts show opens up across from the carnival grounds. Sound Productions will take the stage and keep entertainment on the stage all day and evening with our emcee Bill Conn. Rosco the Clown will be back this year here along with juggler Tom Bartholomew. There will be entertainment on stage all evening. We will anounce who they will be as soon as contracts are signed!
Sunday, July 4 - The Arts & Crafts show continues for it's final day and the Grand Parade began at 10 a.m. Following the parade will be the traditional Ox Roast and Strawberry Festival. Sound Productions will then take the stage and assist with the Pie Eating Contest, performances by Tom Bartholomew and Rosco The Clown and more. There will also be a Pizza Eating Contest, Bubble Gum Contest, and we'll surprise you with what else! The main stage acts will be announced upon the signing of the contracts. Just prior to the Fireworks will be your time to win a brand new vehicle! Make sure you get your raffle tickets or you just can't win! At 10:30 p.m. the fireworks are scheduled to go off. Last year, for the first time, they were set off on barges approx., 750 feet west of downtown Miltner Beach, across from the new tennis courts.
As more details are finalized we will pass them along to you.
ENTERTAINERS: (click on websites for more info)
STROLLING ENTERTAINERS:
Rosco the Clown – roscotheclown.com
Juggler Tom Bartholomew – www.tomBtom.com
2009 GREATEST FOURTH IN THE NORTH SPONSORS:
Diamond Sponsor – Classic Ford & Chevrolet
Platinum Sponsors – CenturyTel, Susan L. Vignola, D.D.S., Bear Claw Brewery & Grille
Gold Sponsors – Chemical Bank, Foster's Super Market, Pine Tech, The Hollywood Bar, Tasty Treat, Town Pump Saloon, Wexford Community Credit Union
Silver Sponsors – Food Factory & Pub, Lake City Dairy Queen, Mercy Hospital, Coffe Cup Restaurant, A & L Trading Post, Auto Value of Lake City, Voelker Implement Sales, U.S. Rehab
Bronze Sponsors – A-One Insurance, Cadillac News, Dean Root Drywall, Fifth Third Bank, Lerg Contracting, Norman's Well Drilling, Northern Auto Lab, Northern Michigan Harvestore, RE/MAX Professionals, Smithville Landing, Terry Coaster State Farm Insurance, VanDrie Home Furnishings,
Parade Sponsor – Cadillac Insurance
Official Accommodations – Hampton Inn of Cadillac
Advertising Partner – WUPS 98.5 & The Twister 92.1
MORE QUESTIONS? EMAIL OR CALL US AT:
lcacc@centurytel.net or (231) 839-4969.