Please join the Tonkawa Chamber for its 4th of July Celebration.
The chamber is seeking parade entries for decorated bikes, trikes, motorcycles, ATV’s, lawnmowers and the like to be judges at the end of the parade for prizes.
The chamber would encourage businesses who would like to promote your business, any politicians running for election, state and local officials, any clubs or organizations, law enforcement and fire departments to participate in our annual event.
The parade begins at 12 noon. Line up begins at 11:30 a.m. at 4th & Grand (Methodist Church) and ends at 9th & Grand which is where the judging will be.
Each year the Chamber honors a significant resident to represent the community as its parade Marshall. This year Bruce and Judy Robinson, long-time residents of Tonkawa, are the honorees. Bruce has been very active in the community and has served on numerous boards.
The chamber has put together a very active day for the 4th of July.
You can enjoy an early morning breakfast at the very popular Mary’s Grill or have a taste of red, white & blue pancakes at Quiddy’s.
The McCarter Museum of Tonkawa History will open at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Harvest Walk at the Heart in the Park Labyrinth.
The parade is at noon, followed by the decorated bike/trike/ ATV contest, then…the Lucky Duck Derby at the canal on West Grand.
The Chamber will hold activities in Blinn Park starting at 2:00 p.m. with a Horseshoe Tournament, entry fee is $20.00 per entry/team with registration starting at 1-1:45 p.m. Other activities are Face Painting and Tiny Tot and Mr. Muscle contest sponsored by The Tonkawa News. The children’s games include coin dig and turtle races. There will be music in the park by local DJ Ben Welch.
Concessions this year will include hamburgers, hotdogs, nachos, candy and drinks along with Swamp Buggy snow cones.
And…you will not want to miss the beautiful fireworks show at Dusk. Certified shooter David Fruits promises a one of a kind display (about 9:20 p.m.) See page 6 for a complete activity list.
For more Information contact the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce at 580-628-2220.
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