Auburn To Celebrate 4th of July at Les Gove ParkContact:
Kristy Pachciarz, Special Events Coordinator
253-931-3052
kpachciarz@auburnwa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2010
AUBURN, Wash. – June 24, 2010 – Auburn’s 4th of July Festival is an old-fashioned, hometown celebration featuring a Kids’ Bike Parade, arts & craft grove, expanded food concessions and activities for all ages. Two live entertainment stages will feature a variety of top-level bands and cultural performers.
When: Sunday, July 4, 11a.m. to 4p.m.
Where: Les Gove Park, 1005 12th Street SE
Information: complete event information and parking options are listed at www.auburnwa.gov. Call 253-931-3043 for additional information and questions.
Highlighting the festivities is the annual Kids’ Bike Parade. Children of all ages may line-up on their decorated bicycles, tricycles, stroller, wagons or unicycles beginning at 11:30 a.m. The parade begins at noon, lead by festively-decorated golf carts carrying Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis and Councilmembers and other dignitaries from around the Auburn valley. Free festival activities include a children’s craft tent, bocce ball, lazer tag, gaming stations, museum activities and much more. An event wristband can be purchased for $5 and is good for unlimited games of miniature golf, petting zoo visits, rides on the trackless train and pony carousel, and play on all eight inflatable rides, rock climbing wall and bungy trampolines.
Over 50 craft vendors will offer an array of hand-crafted items, from jewelry and kids’ items to fine art and candles; the Friends of Auburn King County Library will hold its annual book sale, and festival goers can admire unique cars in the car show. The White River Valley Museum will offer free admission during the festival; the Auburn Lazer Tag Club will provide free lazer tag. This year’s event also features gaming stations, bingo, an apple pie eating contest, an expanded food court and much more.
The free Auburn Fourth of July Festival is presented by the City of Auburn and produced by the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. For information, visit www.auburnwa.gov or call 253-931-3043.
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City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
910 Ninth Street SE
Auburn WA 98002
253-931-3043
www.auburnwa.gov |
