Blanding Independence Day Celebration

Schedule of Events:

6:30 am: 5K Run (1 Mile Fun Run at 7:15 am) - Located at Centennial Park. San Juan Cross Country presents the Firecracker 5k; start and end at Centennial Park. Contact Race Director Holly Walker at hollykwalker22@gmail.com for more details.

8:00 am: Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast - Join Mayor Monson for a special patriotic program with guest speakers & Music provided by youth from the community. Held at Centennial Park

10:00 am: Independence Day Parade
- Theme: “Stars & Stripes”.
Grand Marshals -
Jason Workman Memorial Motorcycle Ride - Riders will kick off the parade preceding the color guard. Parade Route: High School - Main Street - 500 South. Lineup at 9:00 am. Questions contact Kim Baker or Heather Duke

11:00 am: Booths, Food & Fun - Immediately following the Parade - Savor some of the area’s best foods, enjoy games, and buy craft items from local vendors.

11:00 am: 4-on-4 Outdoor Volleyball Tournament

11:15 am: Kids Games - A plethora of challenges, races, water games, and activities for the kiddos! Prizes and activities will be available! Kids games will take place on the Southwest field.

Noon: Classic Racing Games - Free races for the entire family. There will be competitions for ages 1-100, with cash and candy prizes for the winners!
- Held on the softball (southeast) field.

Noon: Quilters Guild - Event will be located at the Wellness Center from Noon-4:00pm

4:00 pm:
Stan Bronson - Down From The Mountain Concert
San Juan High Auditorium. General admittance tickets on sale at the door beginning at 3:00 pm. $10 age 21 and up. $5 age 20 and under.

5:00 pm: Dinner in the Park - Food Vendors will be serving dinner and snacks before the concert.

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Concert in the Park - Located at Centennial Park - Free Admission
Shuffle - Shuffle is a high-powered classic rock & today’s hits. Their song list covers hits from the 70-2020’s!

6-10:30pm: FIREWORKS Show - Located at Centennial Park. We will have music playing and vendors down at the park for the fireworks show. Fireworks will be set off around full dark.