Independence Day Activities

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Independence Day Activities
July 4, 2011

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JULY 4: 106 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Enjoy a small-town July 4 in Silver City, New Mexico!

Independence Day activities will be on Monday, July 4. (Schedule of events at bottom of page.)

Come join in for the fun!

There will be booth spaces offering various types of food choices from burritos and gortitas, to hot dogs, corn on the cob, various types of BBQ and plenty of funnel cakes, sno-cones and smoothies. Vendors will be showcasing jewelry, cutlery, apparel, games, face painting and caricatures, along with several informational and non-profit booths.

Parades, fireworks and an old-time Ice Cream Social (at the Silver City Museum) are highlights during Silver City's annual Independence Day festivities.

Fireworks

Good viewing areas are usually available along Highway 90 just prior to downtown. Weather and fire conditions can effect this schedule, so contact the Chamber for more information at (575) 538-3785. Fireworks will be at dusk (approximately 9:00 p.m.) Monday, July 4

Parade
Silver City's July 4 Parade will take place on July 4. It features riders and groups celebrating Grant County's Western heritage: Many participants are mounted on horseback, adding to the Old West appeal of downtown Silver City. Great viewing spots are available almost everywhere downtown, with particularly good spots on the shady side of Bullard Street.

Enjoy a small-town Fourth of July in Silver City, New Mexico!

Ice Cream Social
The Ice Cream Social is an old-fashioned community event held annually since 1984, featuring ice cream and cold beverages, musical entertainment, children's games, and the ever-popular cakewalk, held in the Silver City Museum's tree-shaded courtyard. Admission is free, with refreshments and game tickets sold.

The Museum will be open to visitors at no charge during the Ice Cream Social, and the Museum Store will also maintain the same hours. For more information, contact the Silver City Museum at (575) 538-5921 or info@silvercitymuseum.org

Celebrate Grant County's agricultural and Western heritage at the Independence Day Parade through historic downtown.

Please note that information regarding destination hours of operation, seasonal closings and other information is subject to change. Please contact the destination to confirm your travel plans.

Schedule of Events:
Monday, July 4, 2011

7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Kiwanis Club Cowboy Breakfast

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Vendor Booths, Games & Activities

10:00 a.m. PARADE

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club BBQ Lunch

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social (located at the Silver City Museum)

12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Live music in Gough Park