Fourth of July celebration in full swing
A bmx stunt show was one of the many exciting things to see on Tuesday at Central Park in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
A bmx stunt show was one of the many exciting things to see on Tuesday at Central Park in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
Food vendors were plentiful on Tuesday at Central Park in Charles City during the Fourth of July celebration. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
A girl rides a mechanical bull on Tuesday in Central Park. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
A boy holds on tight for a ride on a mechanical bull on Tuesday in Central Park. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
Food is prepared and cooked at Central Park on Tuesday in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
A young swimmer finds a penny at the penny dive at Lions Field Pool on Tuesday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra.
Swimmers get ready to dive in the pool at Lions Field Pool in Charles City in this file photo from 2018. Press photo
Pennies are tossed into the pool at Lions Field Pool on Tuesday in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
Swimmers await the signal to dive into the pool for the penny dive at Lions Field Pool on Tuesday in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
A youngster plays on the bungee ride on Tuesday in Central Park. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
A youngster jumps around on an inflatable game on Tuesday in Central Park. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
A youngster plays on the bungee ride on Tuesday in Central Park. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
A youngster jumps around on an inflatable game on Tuesday in Central Park. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra
By Kelly Terpstra, kterpstra@charlescitypress.com
The party’s just getting started.
A festive spirit abounded on Tuesday in Charles City – full of laughter, good times and great food.
The Fourth of July week got kicked into high gear as entertainment and celebration weren’t hard to find on this patriotic day packed full of things to do.
The fun and frivolity started with the kids parade around Central Park, but the fun didn’t stop there.
There was a cheerleading performance, all kinds of kids’ games, a BMX stunt show, a mechanical bull and live music. A matinee – “Solo: A Star Wars Story” – showed at Charles Theater and youth sand volleyball was played at Comet Bowl. Kids age 12 and under could swim for free at the Lion’s Field Pool, where there was also a penny dive.
Things start early on Wednesday with the Firecracker 5K Run/Walk. The Independence Day Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. and the celebration in the park will continue throughout the day. There will also be a farmer’s market from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m in the park.
A municipal band concert starts at 7:30 p.m. along the riverside behind the Charles City Public Library. The big fireworks show should start around dusk to cap off the evening.
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