Fourth festivities to go off with a bang

| June 28, 2012 9:42 AM

BONNERS FERRY — On one of the most patriotic days of the year, Boundary County residents can stay at home.

This Fourth of July — which takes place on Wednesday — promises to be a humdinger of an event.

Festivities will start off at 4 p.m. with the Fourth of July parade in downtown Main Street.

People who want to participate in the parade have to give at least one day minimum notification of their participation.

There will also be a special parade event open to children 5 to 14-years-old — the Most Patriotic Bicycle decoration event.

From 5 to 7 p.m. at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, the Firefighters’ Challenge will take place.

Rod Benders Car Club also will show off classic vehicles. An art show display being planned, but that endeavor is still tentative.

At 6 p.m., the fairground’s sports fields and grandstands will open for seating. Leonard and organizers suggest bringing blankets, chairs and picnic items.

There will be food available for purchase.

Boundary County Parks and Recreation will have pulled pork sandwiches, sausage, peppers and onions available for sale.

Boundary Volunteer Ambulance will sell hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans and drinks and all proceeds will go to the Mike Weland Benefit Fund. The Bread Basket Bakery will supply good old-fashioned American apple pie.

The ceremony kicks off at 7 p.m. with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts Color Guard flag presentation. The National Anthem will be performed by Markayle Acord and an invocation will be given by Mountain Springs Church.

Reverend Leonard Pine of the Providence Bible Presbyterian Church will lead a sing along to “God Bless America.”

From 7:30 to 9 p.m. live music performed by local band Quartermoon and if any one has the urge to dance it is encourage..

Then the extravaganza from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. with a gorgeous display of fireworks honoring America’s Independence.

The organization still needs volunteers to help with the event setup, takedown and cleanup. Anyone interested can Gary Leonard: gary@july-fourth.us or 946-9579.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities, said organizer Gary Leonard.

Interested people should contact Leonard at gary@july-fourth.us, log on to http://www.july-fourth.us/page4.php or call 946-9579