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Klamath Basin residents can celebrate the Fourth of July with street fairs, parades, fishing, picnics and fireworks. Following is a list of events by community:
Klamath Falls:
• Street fair at 9 a.m. Friday, on Main Street. There will be several vendor booths, a children’s area with face painting and games and shows by musicians, dancers and motocross riders at the intersections.
• The Fourth of July Parade down Klamath Avenue will begin at 10 a.m. Parade entries include floats, high school bands and the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce Perky the Pelican.
• The Klamath Falls Community Band will present its annual Fourth of July Concert 7 p.m. Friday in Veterans Memorial Park. It is free and open to the public.
• The annual fireworks display begins at dusk, about 10 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park downtown. The fireworks will be set off from a barge in Lake Ewauna. The show, which features $11,000 in fireworks, will last about 20 minutes.
The parade will begin with a fly-over by the Kingsley Field F-15s. Men and women who recently returned from military service overseas are expected to participate.
• The Klamath Falls Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Admission is free.
Children’s Museum of Klamath Falls grand opening, noon to 4 p.m. Friday. Ribbon cutting at noon. Saturday hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum is at 711 E. Main St. Admission is $7 per person. $2 off coupons available at Human Bean locations.
Alturas:
• Rotary Fish Derby Friday for children 12 years old and younger, 8 a.m. at Pine Creek Reservoir.
• Horseshoe tournament and children’s games from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Desert Rose Casino parking lot.
• Street Dance on Fifth Street to live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday.
• Fourth of July Parade 11 a.m. Saturday; also numerous festivities in the park.
• Fireworks display Saturday at California Pines Lodge at about 10 p.m.
Canby: Fireworks display at about 10 p.m.
Chiloquin:
• Fourth of July Parade at 1 p.m. followed by face painting, a basketball shoot, a dunk tank, and kids games at the city park, where a free barbecue will begin at 4 p.m. and be followed by a free ice cream social at the Methodist Church.
• Also at the park, a dance from 5 to 8 p.m.
Dorris:
• Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. followed by a flag raising, a bell ringing, the Dorris Centennial History Sculpture Wall dedication.
• Dorris Lions Club barbecue at 12:30 p.m. and the Butte Valley Chamber of Commerce auction at 1:30 p.m., both at the Little League Field along with numerous other activities.
Lake of the Woods: Fireworks display at about 10 p.m.
Lakeview:
• Lakeview Rotary Wild Goose Chase Race at noon at Drews Creek.
• The Songwriter’s Showcase featuring music by Lakeview area performers at 5:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 3 N. F St.
• Feeley Fiesta & Feast at 6 p.m. followed by a fireworks display at about 9:45 p.m., both at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Malin:
• Breakfast served by Malin merchants from 8 to 10 a.m.
• Fourth of July Parade at 11 a.m.
• Malin Park Car Show and Swap Meet/Yard Sale from noon to 3 p.m.; swimming available at the park; Old-Time Fiddlers will perform; food and beverages available.
Tulelake: Tulelake Volunteer Fire Department barbecue fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds; fireworks display there at about 10 p.m.
Klamath Falls:
• Street fair at 9 a.m. Friday, on Main Street. There will be several vendor booths, a children’s area with face painting and games and shows by musicians, dancers and motocross riders at the intersections.
• The Fourth of July Parade down Klamath Avenue will begin at 10 a.m. Parade entries include floats, high school bands and the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce Perky the Pelican.
• The Klamath Falls Community Band will present its annual Fourth of July Concert 7 p.m. Friday in Veterans Memorial Park. It is free and open to the public.
• The annual fireworks display begins at dusk, about 10 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park downtown. The fireworks will be set off from a barge in Lake Ewauna. The show, which features $11,000 in fireworks, will last about 20 minutes.
The parade will begin with a fly-over by the Kingsley Field F-15s. Men and women who recently returned from military service overseas are expected to participate.
• The Klamath Falls Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Admission is free.
Children’s Museum of Klamath Falls grand opening, noon to 4 p.m. Friday. Ribbon cutting at noon. Saturday hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum is at 711 E. Main St. Admission is $7 per person. $2 off coupons available at Human Bean locations.
Alturas:
• Rotary Fish Derby Friday for children 12 years old and younger, 8 a.m. at Pine Creek Reservoir.
• Horseshoe tournament and children’s games from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Desert Rose Casino parking lot.
• Street Dance on Fifth Street to live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday.
• Fourth of July Parade 11 a.m. Saturday; also numerous festivities in the park.
• Fireworks display Saturday at California Pines Lodge at about 10 p.m.
Canby: Fireworks display at about 10 p.m.
Chiloquin:
• Fourth of July Parade at 1 p.m. followed by face painting, a basketball shoot, a dunk tank, and kids games at the city park, where a free barbecue will begin at 4 p.m. and be followed by a free ice cream social at the Methodist Church.
• Also at the park, a dance from 5 to 8 p.m.
Dorris:
• Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. followed by a flag raising, a bell ringing, the Dorris Centennial History Sculpture Wall dedication.
• Dorris Lions Club barbecue at 12:30 p.m. and the Butte Valley Chamber of Commerce auction at 1:30 p.m., both at the Little League Field along with numerous other activities.
Lake of the Woods: Fireworks display at about 10 p.m.
Lakeview:
• Lakeview Rotary Wild Goose Chase Race at noon at Drews Creek.
• The Songwriter’s Showcase featuring music by Lakeview area performers at 5:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 3 N. F St.
• Feeley Fiesta & Feast at 6 p.m. followed by a fireworks display at about 9:45 p.m., both at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Malin:
• Breakfast served by Malin merchants from 8 to 10 a.m.
• Fourth of July Parade at 11 a.m.
• Malin Park Car Show and Swap Meet/Yard Sale from noon to 3 p.m.; swimming available at the park; Old-Time Fiddlers will perform; food and beverages available.
Tulelake: Tulelake Volunteer Fire Department barbecue fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds; fireworks display there at about 10 p.m.
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