4th of July

Portland's Annual 4th of July Parade, King and Queen Contest and Fireworks display is proudly presented each year by the Portland Area Chamber of Commerce. The Fireworks are funded each year by donations from the local businesses who serve you, and with a substantial contribution by Portland's Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

This will give the judges time to look over your float. See the entry form for prize categories and rules. Entries are due no later than Friday, June 30th.

• Parade Entry Form
• Map to staging area and parade route
• Map to Fireworks at the High School
• Information about the King & Queen Contest

CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE DAY
in Portland, Michigan
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2007

"Celebrating America’s Freedom & Traditions"

Scheduled events:

• Many Portland businesses open on July 4th. Check out the decorated windows.

• Twin Rivers Car Show: 9-4 on TRW Grounds - Free admission - Concessions

• Chicken BBQ & Children’s Games: 12-4 at Portland VFW - Open to the Public

• Hog Roast & Children’s Games: 12-4 at Mt. Hope Church on Ionia Road. Open to the Public. Enjoy Freedom Concert at 7 pm and stay to watch fireworks.

KING & QUEEN CROWNING: 4:30 p.m. Downtown at the corner of Bridge St. & Kent St.

Vote at canisters through July 2 (1 cent = 1 vote). Candidates are:

Elizabeth Cook, Ryan Ferris, Emelee Haik, Daniel Hoppes, Andy Rutherford,

Jessica Stiffler, Keegan Teitsma, and Beth Vallier.

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: 6 p.m.

Grand Marshals: Coach Al & Karla Schrauben

New Route: Oakwood/Middle Schools, down Lincoln to Brush to Kent & downtown to Grand River to Water to Flats.

Entry is FREE but need to pre-register. Line-up at 5:15, judging at 5:30. Forms available here or Portland Area Chamber Office (647-2100) or Two Rivers Counseling 307 Kent St. (647-4747)

FIREWORKS: Dusk (approx. 10 p.m.) behind Portland High School

For more information: Margery Briggs at 647-4747 or Chamber Office 647-2100.