Clarkston’s Fourth of July Parade, a 70-year tradition for the Independence Fire Department, starts in downtown Clarkston at 10 a.m. at St. Daniel’s Church on from Holcomb, continues on to Miller Road, to Main Street, to Church Street, ending at Clarkston Community Education on Waldon Road.?
Call 248-625-1924 for a Parade Entry Form. There is no fee to enter.
This year’s Parade Theme is ‘Red, White and Blue All Over You.?
The Festival of Fun, Sponsored by Independence Township Parks and Recreation, will be held at Clintonwood Park following the parade.
Remember:
? Bring lawn chairs and blankets,
? $5 parking or $1 per person to ride the shuttle from Clarkston High School,
? Additional charges for food, children’s games and contests,
? All ages welcome,
Schedule of Events:
? 8 a.m. – Softball Tournament;
? 11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Arts and Craft Show By Keepsake Collections-for a craft booth space, call 989-781-9165;
? 11a.m.dusk – children’s activities, carnival games, inflatables – bring socks to wear, Climbing Tower, Showoff’s Body Art, Strive’s Crazy Hair Booth,
? 1 p.m. – K-9 Toss and Fetch Contest, sponsored by Michigan Disc Dog Club.
Live Entertainment
? 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Jim Tedder Productions;
? 12-2:15 p.m., Shotgun Willie;
? 3:15-5:30 p.m., 2XL,
? 6-7 p.m., AM 910 Radio Disney D-Tour, music, games and prizes,
? 7 p.m. and after fireworks, Pat Saunders.
Displays
? 3-7 p.m., autographs by Miss Michigan Jr. Teen,
? 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tennis Courts – Robot Display by Team Rush Robot Interactive Display, Orian Area Democratic Club, North Oakland Republican’s Club, and Adoptable Dogs.