MEMORIAL PARK (Rte. 83/College Dr & 76th Ave)

4:00-6:00           Touch-A-Truck (FREE)

4:30-8:30pm       Petting Zoo (1 ticket)

                         Pony Wheel (1 ticket)

                         Moonwalk (1 ticket)

                         Giant Slide (1 ticket)

                         Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course (2 tickets)

                         Climbing Wall (3 tickets)

                         Inflatable Caterpillar (1 ticket)

                         Mini Train Ride (1 ticket)

                         Miniature Golf (1 ticket) Sponsored by A.A.U.W.

5:00 pm             Bean Bag Tournament (max 16 teams, $4 early registration,$5 day of)*

9:15-9:45pm         FIREWORKS!!

                                 Sponsored by Palos Bank & Trust and The Citizens of Palos Heights

ENTERTAINMENT TENT

4:00-11:30pm      Food Vendors: Joe Daniel's, Tastee Freez, Hunan Inn, Panini Xpresso,                           Beer Truck (Kiwanis Club)

4:00-Midnight       DJ/Entertainment - The Original Bluz Brothers

                          For all ages! Featuring hula hoop contests, dance contests, trivia & karaoke.

                          Valuable prizes to be awarded!

4:30pm               Mayor Bob Straz - Welcome; posting of the colors, 21 gun salute, VFW Post 7454

5:00-5:30pm        Blue Ribbon Baking Contest*

6:30-7:00pm        Kids Patriotic Parade (participation prizes awarded) Children of all ages are        

                           invited to walk the stage and show off their patriotic pride!

7:00-10:00pm      Gala at the Simpson Clubhouse

9:15 pm                    FIREWORKS!!

                                    Sponsored by Palos Bank & Trust and The Citizens of Palos Heights

9:45pm-Midnight   Jake & Elwood Bluz Review

TICKET SALES TAKE PLACE AT THE GAZEBO 3:30-7:00PM

The Recreation Department reserves the right to close ticket sales earlier pending wait times for attractions.

ATTRACTION TICKETS ARE $1 EACH OR 6 FOR $5! NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR UNUSED TICKETS.

GLOW NECKLACES WILL BE SOLD FOR $3 EACH OR 2 FOR $5.

*See Palos Recreation Department May-August 2009 Brochure for more details on the Blue Ribbon Baking Contest, the Bean Bag Tournament and Sponsorship Opportunities.

Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanical Gardens are hosting a 4th of July Event. Please visit thier webiste lakekatherine.org or call 708-361-1873 for details and ticket info.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES @ Memorial Park

SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 2009

10:00am              4th of July Parade (126th & Harlem going north on Harlem)

After Parade:        Picnic In the Park (Memorial Park at 76th Ave & College Dr)

12:00-1:30pm       Jim Nesci's Cold Blooded Creatures

1:30-3:00pm         Dale the Magical Balloon Dude

1:30-4:00pm         "The Chicago Rat Pack"

FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES:

Jumpie

Dale the Magical Balloon Dude

White Sox Mascot

FREE Face Painting

Funky Chameleon from Navy Pier

Beer, Hot Dogs, Brats, Soda and Chips!

Feel free to bring your own cooler!

FREE Raffle for White Sox Tickets!

Questions? Call Barb Campbell: (708) 743-2621