FUN, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES ALL DAY. CELEBRATE WHAT UNITES US!

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Silent Auction, Congregational Church’s Fellowship Hall across from Central Park (not during parade)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tiny Train rides behind the Brandon Inn (weather permitting and not during parade) – Free
10 a.m. Parade starts on Park St., through downtown, ends at Ace Hardware
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Behind the Brandon Inn Family Games and Bouncy House - Free
12 p.m. Little Debbie Swiss Roll Eating Contest behind Brandon Inn
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Beer Garden and Music in Green Park, across from Red Clover Ale
Bands: “Cedar” from 1-3 p.m., “Electric Bear” from 4:30-6:30 p.m., sponsored by Red Clover Ale
1 p.m. Duck Race over Neshobe Falls – Best viewing at Kennedy Park
2 p.m. Apple Pie Recipe Contest and Bake Sale behind Brandon Inn
4 p.m. Historian Jim Peck's “Brandon's 4th of July – A History Talks” in the Town Hall basement
6:30 p.m. Street Dance with Ja.m. Man Entertainment in front of the Banks

At Dusk Fireworks over Downtown Brandon viewable around town!

THERE ARE LOTS OF WAYS TO HELP SUPPORT THE DAY:

• BUY 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS sold until 3 p.m. The winner will be drawn at 6:30 p.m. at the Street Dance.
• BUY DUCKS on Brandon Inn Lawn & Info Booth by Congo Church from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Duck Race starts at 1 p.m.)
• DONATION BOX: Fellowship Hall of Congo Church (at the Silent Auction to benefit the day’s events)

FOR YOUR COMFORT:

• Handicapped accessible parking available in front of the Ayrshire Building on Carver St. (5 Carver St). Easy!
• Public parking available at Estabrook Field (north) and down Carver St. No hassles!
• Shuttle bus available from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Route drives throughout town. Repeats every 30 minutes. Rest the weary feet!
• Route 7 parade route closes at 9:30 a.m. until parade ends. Detour signs. North: Country Club Rd. South: Lovers Lane.
• Port-A-Lets are around town. Bathrooms at Town Hall (1 Conant Square) and Brandon Museum (4 Grove St.) Relief!
• Cooling system provided by the Medical Reserve Corps to prevent heat illnesses. Stay safe!
• Food: Restaurants and food vendors offer a wide variety of meals, snacks, drinks and desserts. You won’t be hungry!

Image credit: Louis Pattis