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United States Flag South Holland's 80th Annual Independence Day Celebration - July 4, 2013 at Veterans Park
Veterans Park - Wednesday, July 4, 2013
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Outdoor Worship Service Celebration
SUNDAY, JULY 7 at 6:00pm - VETERANS PARK

Presented by the South Holland Ministerial Association
Guest Speaker: Corey Buchanan, First Reformed Church
Special Music TBA
Bring a lawn chair!
(In the event of rain, service will be held at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave.)

Prayer at the Gates
THURSDAY, JULY 4 at 8:00am

At the entrances to South Holland
Take this opportunity to pray for health, peace, and prosperity for all.
To learn how you can participate, call Elizabeth Austin at 333-4222.

Locations:
170th & Luella, 173rd & Paxton, 173rd & South Park, 173rd & State Street, 172nd & Halsted, 154th & South Park, 154th & Cottage Grove, 154th & Greenwood, 162nd & Seton Drive, 162nd West of Vincennes, 147th & State Street, Taft School

Wednesday, July 4, 2013 - Veterans Park

Enjoy a Full Day of Activities
and Dazzling Fireworks at 9:10pm

Food Concessions at the Home Plate Grill open at 11:00am

Veterans Memorial Park
160th Place & South Park Avenue

FREE PARKING AT 5 LOTS
First Reformed Church
Calvin Christian School
Roosevelt Center
Van-O-Park
MB Financial Bank

2012 Rib Fest Registration Form

 


Schedule of Activities and Entertainment For Kids and Adults

6:30am Rib Fest Cook-Off Check In
2013 Rib Fest Registration Form
8:00am Prayer at the Gates - at all Village Entrances
10:00am - 12:00pm "Dimples" the Clown Balloon Designs
Beginning at 11:00am Bean Bag Toss
Beginning at 11:00am Volleyball & Soccer
Beginning at 11:00am Remote Controlled Boats at the Pond
Bring your own remote controlled boat
11:00am - 7:00pm Fun Inflatables
Obstacle Course, Tidal Wave Slide, Large Jump and Mini Jump
11:00am - 9:00pm Home Plate Grill
Full menu of delicious food, refreshing beverages, and sweet treats
11:45am Rib Fest Judging
Introduction of elected officials serving as judges
12:00pm - 4:00pm Micro-Reality Stock Car Racing
12:30pm "Freddie" the Fire Truck
1:00pm Softball Game: Village Employees VS Ministerial Association
2:00pm - 4:00pm "Patches" the Clown
2:30pm Live Music: TBA
3:00pm - 5:00pm Camel Rides
3:30pm Giant Water Balloon Battle
4:00pm Special Prizes Awarded
5:00pm Live Music: TBA
8:00pm South Holland Municipal Band
9:10pm BEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN THE REGION!


Special Prizes to be Awarded at 4:00pm
Largest Family
Newest Married Couple
Oldest Married Couple
Youngest person in the park
Oldest person in the park
Oldest Car
Furthest Traveled
Most Patriotic 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

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Happy Birthday America!

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GREAT FOOD!

Veterans Park - Home Plate Grill
Open 11:00am - 9:00pm

Hot Dogs Polish Sausage Hamburgers
Cheeseburgers Double Cheeseburgers Corn Dogs
Soft Pretzels Nachos Pizza
Popcorn Sunflower Seeds Chips
Candy & Gum Mr Freeze Push-Ups Ice Cream
Slushies Soft Drinks Gatorade
Coffee Hot Chocolate Bottled Water

All proceeds will support local youth organizations.


GLOW NECKLACES AND BRACELETS
$2.00 EACH

Sales begin at 8:00pm from South Holland Recreation Staff throughout the Park.
Proceeds help defray the cost of the events.


SOUTH HOLLAND MUNICIPAL BAND

Darrell A. Dalton - Conductor
July 4, 2012 - 8:00pm

Fanfare for the Common Man Aaron Copland arr. Clare Grundman
Star Spangled Banner John Stafford Smith arr. Bill Moffit
South Holland Band Words and Music by Jack Wonnell
Ashokan Farewell Jay Ungar arr. Calvin Custer
Battle Hymn of the Republic Peter J. Wilhousky arr. James Neilson
The Liberty Bell March John Philip Sousa
Our America arr. John Higgins
Armed Forces Salute arr. Bob Lowden
1812 Overture P. I. Tchaikovsky arr. Mayhew L. Lake
The Stars and Stripes Forever March John Philip Sousa

Spectacular Fireworks Display at 9:10pm!

Click "Directions" on the map below to get directions.


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