Get ready for July 4 festivities

The city of Blaine’s Fourth of July celebration is approaching, and those thinking about participating in the parade are reminded to get ready and fill out their parade registration forms.

There is no need to pre-register to participate in the parade, but it is recommended that participants fill out the parade registration form ahead of time and bring it with them to the parade line-up. Parade registration forms are available online at blainechamber.com.

Parade staging will be on a first-come, first-served basis on July 4 starting as early as 9 a.m. Parade judging is at 11 a.m. Most entries are free, but there is a fee of $25 for political entries and a $10 fee for businesses which are not members of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce.

The Fourth of July festivities are expected to once again attract thousands of people. The day will kick off with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by an old-fashioned parade at noon. There will be a car show featuring over 200 classic cars, as well as a street fair with a full line-up of live music and an outdoor beer garden. The day will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display at dusk.

For additional information about the Fourth of July festivities, contact Debbie Harger at 360/543-9982 or dharger@cityofblaine.com or Carroll Solomon at 360/332-4544 or vic@cityofblaine.com.