HERE COME THE ‘OOHS’ AND ‘AHHS’
Communities host variety of Independence Day events
Communities around the mid-michigan area are getting ready for Fourth of July events this weekend.
On July 2, the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant will be hosting a free firework show at around dusk, or about 9 p.m.
The Jump Station will also host a free outdoor event with games, inflatables and a variety of food and beverages for kids. This will be going on from July 2-3 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Fourth of July Rosebush celebration events includes:
Friday, July 1
• An Ice Cream Social from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the park pavilion.
• “Space Jam” will be shown for free in the grass by the Isabella Township Park entrance around dusk. Free popcorn and water bottles for $1 are available and there is free entry for a kids bike raffle.
Saturday, July 2
• 5K walk/run will occur at 8 a.m. Softball Tournaments will occur at 9 a.m. at Isabella Township Park.
• A Classic Auto show will be going from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and awards will be given at the end of the show.
• A parade will begin at 11 a.m. Line up will start at 10 a.m. at Rosebush Elementary and travel down Mission Road to the back of Isabella Township Park. Awards will be presented immediately after.
• A Lamb and Pig Roast will be going from noon to 3 p.m. Adults can pay $10, children 6-16 can pay $5 and children 5 and under are free. Lemonade and tea will be provided though water bottles are available for $1.
• Kids Games will be going on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• A Tractor, Truck and Semitruck Pull will be going from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration for the event begins at 1 p.m. by the announcer booth.
• Music in the Park will be playing from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event is free and the band Rampage will be playing in the open pavilion.
In Breckenridge, a 5K Run is scheduled to occur on July 4 in downtown Breckenridge from noon to 8 p.m.
At the Clare County Fairgrounds, a demolition derby will start at 7 p.m. and fireworks will follow at around dusk.