Olsen: Happy Fourth of July!

I thought it would be helpful to provide a list of events in the 25th Assembly District so that everyone can join in the celebration of our nation's independence:

4th of July Events:

·         Modesto 138th Annual Fourth of July Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. The parade moves from 10th and F streets to J Street, then up 11th Street and back to I Street to 17th Street.

·         Mammoth Lakes Fireworks Show at Crowley Lake. Hot Chicks Rotisserie will be serving tasty BBQ meals and beverages at 4:00 p.m., "Eastside Five" playing from 4:30 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m. and the Crowley Lake Fish Camp convenience store will be open until 7:00 p.m. The fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.

·         Coarsegold 4th of July Family Freedom Fest at the Coarsegold Historic Village. The main program will be from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with patriotic music, color guard, speakers, and a children's performance.

·         Sonora 4th of July Celebration at Christian Heights Church Athletic Field. The Custom Car Show with cash prizes will be held 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Live Auction at 2:00 p.m., "Chains Required" 6:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. and the pork dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets $7.00, at the door $8.00.

·         Twain Harte 4th of July Celebration will be held in Downtown Twain Harte. Parade starts at 11:30 p.m. including children's activities, live music and food.

·         Mokelumne Hill Parade & Celebration begins at 7:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, 11:00 a.m. parade, including children's games after the parade, booths with carnival goods, bratwursts and BBQ'd pulled pork sandwiches.

·         San Andreas Fourth of July Concert at 7:00 p.m. The Calaveras Community Band will be performing at Turner Park.

·         Angels Camp July 4th Celebration in Downtown Angels Camp from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. An old-fashioned celebration with family games and competitions, music, food, home-made ice cream and more.

·         Madera 4th of July Spectacular at the Madera Municipal Golf Course beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a fireworks show at sundown.

·         Bass Lake Light up the Sky Annual Fireworks show will begin at 9:00 p.m.

It is a pleasure to be of service,

Kristin Olsen

25th Assembly District