Bricelyn

Jalen Snaza crosses the finish line at the Ron Sander Memorial 5k in Bricelyn a previous year. The event will take place again this year during Bricelyn’s Fourth of July cel-

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Celebrate weekend of the Fourth of July in Bricelyn

By Sarah Stultz

sarah.stultz@albertleatribune.com

Bricelyn’s annual Fourth of July celebration will take place over the Fourth of July Weekend with everything from a parade and sports tournaments to entertainment and fireworks.

Events kick off on July 2 with firefighters’ pulled pork sandwiches and a free family movie at the fire hall, all starting at 5 p.m.

There will also be live entertainment at the American Legion.

On Saturday, July 3, events start with the Ron Sander Memorial Run at 8 a.m.

Other things taking place throughout the day include volleyball tournaments and a medallion hunt, and the parade is scheduled for 1 p.m. After the parade will be a horse show at Jack Peterson’s arena.

The Bricelyn swimming pool will be open.

Bingo will take place from 2 to 4 p.m, along with music in the park by Dunnell Lenort.

Starting at 4 p.m. until gone will be a chicken barbecue dinner, and at 7:30 p.m. there will be a variety show.

A variety of food stands will be available throughout the day, and the museum and little red schoolhouse will be open for view.

Fireworks are scheduled to take place at dusk, along with karaoke and a corn hole tournament at the Legion.

On the Fourth of July, a firemen’s pancake breakfast will take place from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., along with a worship in the park at 9 a.m.

For questions, call Julie Stevermer at 507-653-4168.