Bricelyn Fourth of July packed with family activities

Published 10:04 am Thursday, June 30, 2016

BRICELYN — The 59th annual Bricelyn Fourth of July celebration will span three days this year and feature a wide array of family activities.

Events begin with a pork sandwich supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bricelyn fire station, followed by a free movie at 7:30 p.m.

Registration for the Ron Sander Memorial Run begins at 8 a.m. Saturday. A one-mile run or walk begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 5k run and walk at 9 a.m.

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Also at 9 a.m., co-ed volleyball tournaments begin at city park.

A parade will be at 1 p.m. This year’s grand marshals are former lifeguards in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Bricelyn swimming pool.

A cribbage tournament follows the parade at the Bricelyn American Legion. An art exhibit featuring the work of John Skare will also take place that afternoon.

The seventh annual rendezvous featuring life during the Civil War will be all day Saturday.

The activities on Saturday will also feature a balloon lady, bean bag tournament and other activities.

At 7:30 p.m., there will be a variety show at the Bricelyn Lutheran Church.

Fireworks are expected at dusk. A dance at the Bricelyn Legion featuring the Walking Eagle Band begins at 8 p.m.

Events on Sunday begin with the annual Bricelyn Fire Department pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the station.

A community worship service will begin at 10 a.m. at city park, featuring Sunrise and Joyful Noise. In case of inclement weather, the service will be at Bricelyn Lutheran Church.

Throughout the celebration, clues will be listed at Bud’s Cafe for the medallion hunt, and the Bricelyn Area Museum and little red schoolhouse will be open for public tours.

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