Plan to celebrate a “Razzle Dazzle Fourth of July” in Sewanee. The celebration will begin at 8 p.m., Thursday, July 3, when the Stagger Moon Band will play for the Street Dance at the Sewanee Market.
Fourth of July events begin at 8 a.m. at the 42nd Annual Flag Raising at Juhan Bridge in Abbo’s Alley. The Sewanee Summer Music Festival’s brass quintet will perform, and Scout Troop 114 will raise the flag. Afterward, enjoy a potluck breakfast; Friends of Abbo’s Alley provides coffee and juice. For more information or to volunteer, call Margaret Beaumont Zucker at 598-5214. The Arts and Crafts Fair will open at 9 a.m. in Shoup Park.
The Fourth of July Cake Contest registration is 9–9:45 a.m., at the Blue House. There will be a youth level (age 12 years and under) and an adult level. Prizes will be awarded for best tasting, best decorated and best representation of the theme. In addition, a best of show award will win a $100 gift certificate and get to ride in the parade.
The “Cat’s Meow” Cat Show will begin at 9:15 a.m. in Manigualt Park. Vendors along University Avenue will begin selling food and drinks at 10 a.m.
The Fourth of July Mutt Show will be in Manigault Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; the show begins at 10 a.m. An entry form will be in next week’s Messenger. The Dunking Booth will open at 11 a.m. Children’s Games, the fortune teller and face painting will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m., at the American Legion Hall.
The Sewanee Chorale, under the direction of Gary Sturgis, will offer a Fourth of July concert at 11:30 a.m., at the viewing stand in front of the University Bookstore. Winners of the Cake Contest will be announced at noon at the Blue House.
Ray Gotko will perform a Carillon Recital at 1 p.m. Bring a chair to All Saints’ Chapel to enjoy the music.
The second annual Fourth of July Pie-Eating Contest will be at 1 p.m., Friday, July 4, in Guerry Garth. Contestants will vie for $100 in cash, as well as gift certificates and other prizes. Sign up early (the fee is $5); there are a limited number of spaces. For more information call Ginny at 598-5205.
The Sewanee Fourth of July parade will begin at 2 p.m., starting at the Sewanee Market and ending at the hospital. Floats should be on Lake O’Donnell Road by 1 p.m., bicyclists should meet at 1:30 p.m. at Woody’s Bike Shop. For more info contact Heather Walsh at (678) 617-0505 or email <sewanee4thofjulyparade@gmail.com>.
Weather permitting, the Air Show will take place at 3:30 pm. The Sewanee Summer Music Festival students and faculty will perform a Patriotic Celebration at 7 pm., in Guerry Auditorium, under the direction of Cesar Leal. At Lake Cheston, Jason & Michelle will perform at 7 p.m.
After dark, the Fireworks Show will be at Lake Cheston. Parking at the lake will be limited to handicapped and special needs only. A map of the activities and listing of events is also available at <TheMountainNow.com>.
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