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2015 Independence Day and Canada Day Festivities

Wednesday, July 1, 9-11:00 am
"So You Want to Be A Clown" Workshop ................Rec Hall
Come for a workshop on clown makeup, costume, and funny business, just in time for the Fourth of July parade. Pre-registration at the Ocean Park Association office is $5; $7 at the door. Bring any wigs, hats, or clothes to use or share. We will have some extra outfits and face paint to try. Leader: "Bessie," aka Lauren Gallagher.

Friday, July 3:

• 3:00-6:00 The Twenty-Ninth Annual Family Sand Sculpture Competition on the Beach at Randall/Ancona Aves. Theme: American/Patriotic Symbols. A flyer with information and rules for the competition will be available at the Ocean Park Office after Memorial Day or at the site on the day of the competition. You must register! Judging begins at 6:15 pm. Winners will be announced at 7:00 pm and will also be recognized at the Band Concert on July 4th. Click here for more information.
  
  
• 5:30 pm Ocean Park Band rehearsal in Porter Hall for the July 4th Parade and Concert. All instrumentalists invited to rehearsal and performance. Porter Hall.
  
  
• 7:00 to 9:00 pm S'mores and More! A traditional campfire on the beach including s'mores, campfire songs, guitar players, and silly skits. Great for the whole family! You bring a beach blanket or a chair, and we will supply the s'mores. Hosted jointly with the Oceanwood Camp staff. (Repeats July 24 and July 31.)
  
  

Saturday, July 4:

• 9:00 am - Decorated Bicycle Contest at the Rec. Hall. A great event for kids! Pre-Registration the week of June 26 at the Rec. Hall (2-5 pm) or starting at 8:00 am inside the Rec. Hall on the 4th. Decorate your bike at home and then bring it to the Rec. Hall for the judging. All contest participants may ride in the parade. Prizes will be awarded during the Band Concert following the parade.
  
  
• 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Art Show and Sale sponsored by Saco Bay Artists, Library Lawn.
  
  
  9:00 am - Religious and Cultural Committee sales of Ocean Park July 4th Buttons to support the Ocean Park Association. Buttons will be sold before and during the parade, as well as at the Band Concert that follows.
  
  
• 9:15 am - Ocean Park Band meets at Porter Hall for tuning and warm-up.
  
  
• 9:55 Ocean Park Marching & Koncert Kazoo Band Rehearsal at the Bell Tower
  Practice for the parade. No director, no music…no problem!
  
  
• 10:00 am - 65th Annual Independence Day Community Parade. Line of march is open to
  entrants of all ages (costumes encouraged). The parade, led by the color guard and the Ocean
  Park Band, forms on Temple Avenue beginning at the Bell Tower. The Marshal of the Parade is
  Frank Gwalthney. Free popsicles are provided for all young parade participants, courtesy of
  Gordon and Patti Spence, owners of the Ocean Park Soda Fountain.
  
  
  
  
• 10:45 am - Concert at The Bell Tower by the Ocean Park Band and awarding of Decorated
  Bicycle prizes. Sandcastle Competition winners will also be announced.
  
  

Updated: April 28, 2015