Run for the Walleye, fireworks on tap July 6

CROSSLAKE —

The 54th annual Celebrate America fireworks show in Crosslake will take place shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6, launched from Sand Island on the south end of Cross Lake.

Tune into Skeeter 101.5FM radio to hear patriotic music simulcast to the fireworks. Watch the show from the water or from the shores of Cross Lake.

Fireworks donations

To donate to this and future fireworks shows, make checks payable to the PAL Foundation and mail them to: Crosslake Chamber, P.O. Box 315, Crosslake, MN 56442. Or visit crosslake.com to make a donation, or donate through Venmo by searching @ CrosslakeChamber.

Music Before the fireworks, listen to Reverend Raven from 6-8 p.m. in the Crosslake Town Square band shell as part of the Music in the Square series sponsored by the CrosslakeIdeal Lions Club.

Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye

Also taking place Saturday, July 6, is the 27th annual Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye and Kids Sunfish Dash, based at the Crosslake Community Center. The event will begin with the 10K run at 8:15 a.m., followed by the 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m., and the Kids Sunfish Dash at 9:45 a.m.

Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome for the 5K race. The 5K and 10K races will be on certified courses and will be professionally chiptimed by Pickle Events. Results will be available at www.pickleevents. com. The 5K and 10K awards ceremony will be at 9:30 a.m.

Online registration is available by following the Run for the Walleye quick link at www. wapoa.org.

Participants can also sign up and pick up race packets from 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the community center. Race day registration will be open at 7 a.m.

Registration cost for the 5K and 10K is $35. The registration fee for the Kids Sunfish Dash