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The Fourth of July is just around the corner. We are very excited about this year’s celebration. We have the same great kiddie games for those 6 and under. We have stage games and field games for older kids and adults. The egg toss is always popular and has become very competitive in recent years. Our Adult Waterfight Tournament is going into its 15th year. But we are the most excited the Fireworks Display. Every year we tinker with the format and make improvements to the show. The Fire Department and the Village have a full day planned. Below is your detailed schedule of events (click HERE for a printer-friendly version). Village residents, please watch your mail box for our fund-raising letter. It contains information on how you can make the Fourth of July extra special by becoming a "fireworks fan-atic" and sponsoring part of this year’s Fireworks Display.
Independence Day Dance
- Kick o Saturday, July 4th . . . Softball
Game - The traditional 4th of
July Softball Game begins at 9:00 am on the ball diamond north of the
School. The game has evolved
from the “Married vs. Singles” game of the past to an East / West
battle for Village supremacy. Bring
your bats, balls and gloves and join in the fun. Try-It Triathlon
- New this year! The
Recreation Committee is hosting a Sprint Triathlon for teens and adults
(children entering sixth grade and up).
Registration for the 500 meter swim, 5 mile bike ride and 2-3K
run will start at 9:00 am outside Shorewood Hills Pool.
There will be a modest fee.
Bake Village
Art Fair - The Village is full
of talented artists working in various media.
Stop by the Fire Station from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to view art
work created by your friends and neighbors.
Contact Fire
Department Photo - Each year
the volunteer firefighters gather in front of the Station to take a
Department Portrait. Getting
them all together for a few seconds to take the picture is like herding
cats and is often very comical. The
motley “line-up” is at 1:00 pm before the parade.
Parade
- The children’s parade begins promptly at 1:30 pm (start lining up
at 1:15 pm). The theme
for this year’s parade is Your Favorite Book! (characters in literature like Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia,
or Winnie the Pooh). Everyone
who would like to join us on the trek around the School should gather in
front of the Fire Station by 1:15 pm.
Participants will be grouped into the following categories:
Patriotic; Humorous; Decorated Bikes, Trikes and Wagons; and Theme
Floats. Sorry, no
automobiles allowed without special permission in advance. Games
- A variety of stage games, field events, and booth games follow the
Parade. There is something
for all ages, including the popular egg toss and fire truck rides –
all adults on fire truck rides must be accompanied by a child (☺).
Although these events are all free, don’t forget to bring a
little money along for baked goods and beverages. Walking
Tour of the Village - Join Waterfights
- This will be the 15th year the Fire Department has hosted an Adult
Waterfight Tournament. Some
fun, funny and competitive matches have been fought over the years.
Gather your friends and family, practice in you back yard with a
garden hose and prepare to battle for glory and prestige. Registration
forms are available at the Village Hall, Fire Station or click HERE
(please sign up early, space is limited). The
Champs may compete against our rookie Firefighters, if they dare.
We’ll have waterfights for kids after the other field events
have been completed and before the Adult Waterfight Tournament. Family
Picnic - Do you want to see
your Village Board and other o Fireworks
- Put a finishing touch on a great day by joining us at the Blackhawk
Country Club at dusk (about 9:00 pm) for our Annual Fireworks Display.
The volunteers of the Fire Department began setting up and
shooting the fireworks show at Blackhawk in 1948.
Over the last 60+ years the show has evolved to be bigger, better
and safer. This year’s
show should be excellent. We
always have a surprise or two up our sleeves.
While there is no charge for the show, donations are heartily
encouraged and will be solicited at the Country Club.
If you enjoy the show, please help!
Contributions can be made at any time to the “Shorewood
Hills Fireworks Fund.” Mail
contributions to: Fireworks Ra Madison
Municipal Band - Unfortunately,
the Madison Municipal Band has a new director and is reorganizing over
the summer. We hope to have them back in the fall. Rhythm
& Booms - “The We
hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Independence Day
Celebration! If you have any questions about the events, please call the
Fire Station at 267-2680. **
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