Benton City 4th of July Community Celebration
TUESDAY, JULY 4th!
8am - 12am CITY PARK - BREAKFAST IN THE PARK
The Benton City Chamber of Commerce will be serving Biscuits & Gravy with a choice of drink for only $7! Coffee, Juice, Water & Fruit Drink will also be available for $1.
9am - CITY PARK - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Flag Raising Ceremony:
Benton County Fire Protection District #2
American Legion Post 115 - Color Guard
Guest Speakers:
BJ Long, Green Baret & American Legion Post #115
Sheriff Tom Croskrey, United States Air Force
Jeff Evert, United states Army & America Legion Post #115
Mark Klicker, Representative 16th Legislative District
April Connors, Representative 8th Legislative District
Christy Rasmussen, Commissioner - Port of Benton Dist 2
Senator Matt Boehnke, 8th Legislative District
National Anthem Singer:
Rachel LaBelle
Patriotic Song:
Kay Miracle, "Over the Homes of the Brave"
11am - 9th STREET - KIDS PARADE
Meet before 10:30 to get registered at the United Methodist Church parking lot at the corner of Horne and 9th. We will leave at 11am down 9th Street to Dale Ave.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARADE - CITY PARK MAIN STAGE: the children will be directed to City Park for ice cream and trophies at the main stage! (YOU MUST REGISTER AND HAVE A WRIST BAND TO PARTICIPATE IN ICE CREAM & TROPHIES, BE SURE TO SIGN UP BEFORE THE PARADE)!
**Hair it is, Benton City will be providing ice cream for all kids**
Breakfast and beverages will still be available at the community center until noon or sold out.
We would like to invite all of the kids in the Benton City area, to participate in the 4th of July kids parade. Decorate your bikes, trikes, scooters, horses, wagons & strollers to ride in our Kids Parade. This is a free event and is open to all kids, 13 and under. The Parade begins at 11am. Please meet at the United Methodist Church parking lot before 10:30 to check in and line up! For quick registration, download, print and have ready, the registration form from our website below. All children will need to be registered to receive a wrist band.