Celebrate America’s 243rd birthday all day in St. George
By Della Lowe
The City of St. George will pull out all the stops for the 243rd birthday of America on the fourth of July. The celebration kicks off with a parade starting at 7:45 a.m. and continues until late in the night. The parade theme this year is “Stars and Stripes Forever.” It progresses down Tabernacle Street toward Town Square starting at 800 E and finishing at 200 W.
The lineup begins at 6:30 a.m., and the entry arrival cut-off time is 7:45 a.m., when the parade starts, and it ends at 9 a.m.
The day is chock full of fun for celebrants of all ages, including a sidewalk chalk art competition, the Star Search Talent Show, the Uncle Sam 5K, and a full day of games, contests, and activities.
The City of St. George is also partnering with Canyonland Party Rentals and Carnival Midway Attractions to bring the Mega Pass to the Independence Day Celebration. The Mega Pass is a unique opportunity to gain unlimited access to all the rides, attractions, and events that are part of the Independence Day celebration.
The Mega Pass will include all-day access to carnival rides (not carnival games), inflatables, a climbing wall, kids’ games in the park, Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, outdoor city pool (Mega Pass will only include admittance to the Outdoor City, not slide rides), children’s museum (free day on the fourth of July), carousel rides, and train rides at Thunder Junction All Abilities Park.
There will be numerous inflatables for kids to use including slides, slip-n-slides, bounce-house castles, and a dunk tank. This super fun event will be located on the Town Square lawn and open all day.
Also for sale are Pay One Price Wristbands, which are for sale for the carnival only. These passes are good for only one of the days that the carnival is open (July 3, 5, or 6) and are not able to be used for the Independence Day celebration. These passes give all-day, unlimited use for the carnival.
“Each year, we try to bring new excitement, activities, and attractions to our fourth of July celebration,” said Aaron Metler, recreation coordinator for races and special events. “Bring the whole family for this extravaganza! With the party in one place, the energy and excitement flow all day!”
Be sure to come out to Town Square and join this Independence Day for a celebration like no other! Events go throughout the day and evening, so there is something for everyone in the whole family to enjoy! Those wishing to participate must register at secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=131336 by July 1 at 5 p.m. Registration is $20. Full information about the event can be found at sgcity.org/4th.
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