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CELEBRATE July 4th 2010

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   Cedar Lake, July 2 - July 5, Summerfest, 2010, Town Complex grounds on Cedar Lake 374-4444. Parade: July 4th at 10am, daily entertainment, carnival rides, ski show, fireworks, car show, talent show, and food, amusement rides, games, poker run, land and water parades, live entertainment, tribute band to Hannah Montana, Midway games, laser light show, beer garden, & more. Free admission, $5 parking donation, Hours vary, 374-4444. www.cedarlakesummerfest.com. The Great Cardboat Boat Race is accepting entries. race on Saturday, July 3 7408 Constitution Ave www.cedarlakesummerfest.com/schedule.html. The forms at Park Dept 374-4444 or Chamber of Commerce at 374-6157. The American Legion Riders Post 261, host a Stars and Stripes Ride for Vets on Sunday, July 4. Sign in 10am to noon. The first bike will go out at noon and the last bike will return at 5 pm, entry fee for a single $15.00, double $25.00. The Poker includes a vendor and drink ticket. The first 100 entrants will also receive a Ride Pin. The day’s event also includes a Pancake Breakfast, from 7-11:30 am. Adult tickets are $6.00. Children’s tickets $3.00, family tickets costs $17. 24th Annual Car Show will be 8 am to 3 pm. Registration 8 a.m. and runs until 11am sharp, when judging begins. Trophies awarding 3 p m Registration for judging $20. The Bones kick off the live entertainment. They take the stage from 5:30 to7:45pm. This is the 39th anniversary of the rock hit “Rock&Roll Chicago” by M&R Rush. This killer rock group will take the stage from 8-9:30pm. The ever popular patriotic event, Cedar Lake’s very own Laser Light Show, at 9:30 pm.
   Chesterton & Porter, Tri-Town Event on FRIDAY, JULY 2, food vendors and entertainment from 6-10pm, bring lawn chairs or a blanket, Fireworks at 9:15, located at the Pavilion, inside Indiana Dunes State Park
, $5 to get into the park, 219-926-5513, www.chestertonchamber.org 
    Crown Point, - July 4, 2010 Parade starts at Taft Jr. H.S., staging at 12:15, Fireworks at Dusk Lake County Fairgrounds, 663-1800 or 662-3290. www.cpjuly4.com.
   Griffith, July 4th Parade, 2010, 10am, Parade will start at Pine and Broad and proceed South on Broad Street to Main Street. Bands or organizations wishing to march/participate in the parade or have a float should contact 924-2467.
    Hammond
, SATURDAY, July 3, 2010, –Harrison Park 2:00 pm, food, entertainment, and more, fireworks at 10:00 pm, “Bill Porter Orchestra” at 7pm, Harrison Park Bandshell,  the Library's Naturalization Ceremony will be held on July 4th at Harrison Park Bandshell, (at 6pm,) 853-6378, www.gohammond.com.
    Hesston July 3 - July 5, at Hesston Steam Museum, 11:30am - 5pm, www.hesston.org, Free Parking, family entertainment, train rides, gift shop, toy shop and food, 872-5055.
   Gary,
July 3, 2010, Independence Day Festival, 9 am kicks off at 25th and Broadway. Parade line-up 7am. The City of Gary hosts one of the best parades in Northwest Indiana, showcasing our community and saluting the concept of freedom, Hours Vary, Genesus Center, Gary 881-1314 or 881-1300 Free, activities for all ages, Including rides, food, fireworks, & more. www.gary.in.us.
   Hebron, Fourth Of July Parade, Parade followed by Turtle Derby at 10 am on Main Street on, Fireworks at dusk, Hebron school, PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM, 996-5678.
   Highland, June 30 - July 4, F
ourth of July Fest, 2010, www.highland.in.gov/specialevents/, Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Road, Highland Fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, arts and crafts and rides. Kiddie parade 4th- (11am), Twilight Parade 3rd- (6:30pm) Fireworks (Homestead Park) - Saturday (9:15pm) Wristbands - $20, Please no pets or alcohol, 838-1080. $2 Coupons at www.alpineamusements.com.
      Hobart, July 4, Fourth Of July Parade, 2010, 12pm at Mundell Field, Concert & Fireworks, 942-5774 or www.hobartchamber.com
  
Lakes Of The Four Seasons,
2010 July 4, Parade: Noon at south Lakeshore Dr., Fireworks: dusk, near clubhouse, beer tent, food, kids games, 988-2581.
   LaPorte Fourth of July Parade July 4 2010, —
Downtown LaPorte, parade lasts 2-3 hours,10am; Fireworks at LaPorte County Fairgrounds at 9:15pm, beer barns, fireworks, VIP Tent, arts & crafts show, gates open at 6pm, $5 per car, www.laportejaycees.org 324-5828.
   Lake Station
2010Parade July 3, 5pm; Fireworks July 4: Dusk at Riverview Park, 2701 Ripley St., Lake Station Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Fourth of July Parade, with the theme "Let Freedom Ring," at 5 p.m. Thursday. Entries should begin lining up at 4 p.m. at Columbus Park, 29th and Clay Street. Completed entry forms and fee, $10 for nonprofit groups and $25 for others, must be received by Sunday) www.lakestation.in.gov/parks.html . 962-1700 or (219) 962-1987 or 962-2081.
   Merrillville, Hidden Lake Park Independence Day Celebration, July 3&4, 2010, 9pm premier fireworks and festival celebration in Northwest Indiana. Annually, the park has over 15,000 visitors on these two days. The magnificent fireworks display over Hidden Lake amazes patrons from all over the area. Admission is only $3 for cars, $5 for vans, and $10 for buses, 6355 Broadway, Merrillville, 769.2111.  Parade on July 4tstarts at 80th North to 68th & Broadway (11am) Fireworks start each night at 9 pm, 769-5711.
   Michigan City, July 3,
 Millennium Plaza, 21 gun salute, A presentation of Patriotic Medals to local residents who have served in the defense of the homeland since September 11, 2001 is also on the agenda, 8am, American Legions, 874-3630 or www.michigancityfestivalsinc.com
  
Munster
, July 3, 2010, Independence Day, Firework Show - 9:00 pm, live Music - 7:00-9:00 pm, Join us as we celebrate with one of the best firework shows around the area. Parking signs will be posted. Come early and enjoy live music on the Entertainment Stage and food provided by local area not-for-profit groups.
 Centennial Park, 9701 Calumet Avenue, Munster, 836-PARK.
    Porter, Tri-Town Event on FRIDAY, JULY 2, food vendors and entertainment from 6-10pm, Fireworks at 9:15, located at the Pavilion, inside Indiana Dunes State Park, $5 to get into the park, 219-926-5513, www.chestertonchamber.org 
   Portage July 3, Parade 2010 11:00 AM until end, symphony concert, Parade Route – Willowcreek Middle Shchool Parking Lot to intersection of Willowcreek Road, and Lute Road, evening's festivities begin at 4pm at 5962 Central Ave., includes kid's games, family activities, largest cupcake eating contest at 5pm, with fireworks at the end, 762-5425, 764-2187. (Parade chair Joe Csikos 219-762-7607).
    Schererville,
July 2, 2010, Fireworks Display, Rohrman Park, Come hungry, Schererville Lions Club will be up on the hill cooking! www.46375.org, 865-5530.
   Valparaiso
, Fourth of July Blast, 2010, Fireworks, fun, and family! The perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July. July 4 (rain date is July 5) 6:30 pm Activities and Fun! 8:30pm Music 9:15pm (or dusk) - Fireworks!, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1600 Roosevelt Road, 462-5144.
   Hilltop Celebration & New Orleans Type Parade
from VU to Will Park, music, games, BB-Q, community bragger contest, 11:00am-4pm, Starts on Union St. on the V.U. Campus and goes to Will Park, bring own picnic lunches or hot dogs will be for sale, entertainment, games, kids crafts ends at 4:00. 477-4222.
   Whiting July 4, Fourth Of July Celebration And Parade, 2010 Noon, t
o 1:30 PM, Parade starts at NOON this year because it is on a Sunday, Along Indianapolis Blvd from 116th St. down 119th St. to the Lakefront Park, Single Day Event,Fireworks, 10:00 PM to 10:45 PM, Fireworks at 10 PM at Whiting Park, 659-7700. or www.whitingindiana.com.
                                                                                       
 


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