From fireworks to parades, several events will take place throughout the Sparta and Tomah area to celebrate America’s birthday.
Tomah will host its annual 4th of July parade at 10 a.m. on July 4 with the parade route going through downtown Tomah on Superior Avenue. Parade lineup starts at 8:30 a.m. at Tomah Middle School on Hollister Avenue, said Tina Thompson, president and CEO of Tomah Chamber and Visitor Center.
The route will start at Nott Street, travel south down the north-bound lane of Superior Avenue and end at Gillett Park on Holton Street.
Thompson said around 35 floats have registered for this year’s parade. However, she’s expecting that number to climb to 50 floats, the amount the event usually has every year, as the date of the parade approaches.
Thompson encourages people to bring their sunscreen, a lawn chair and water to enjoy the parade.
“It’s a kick-off to the holiday,” she said. “It’s just a great tradition of family friendly, faith and celebratory events for our area.”
Tomah will host its fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., at Recreation Park Fairgrounds, 1625 Butts Ave, Tomah.
“It’s an opportunity to see a spectacular event,” Thompson said of the fireworks.
Sparta’s 4th of July activities
The City of Sparta will host a variety of free events to celebrate the Fourth of July on July 4.
The Bicycle Parade will begin with bike decorating at 9 a.m. and followed by the parade at 10 a.m. Other family friendly activities will take place following the bike parade until Noon at Evans Bosshard Park. The Sparta Family Aquatics Center will host family friendly activities at the pool during open swim hours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fireworks will be held at 9:30 p.m. at Memorial Park.
Warrens hosting Independence Day celebration
Warrens will host its Independence Day Celebration July 3. The Warrens Area Fire Department is in charge of the fireworks, starting at dusk.
A street dance sponsored by the Warrens Area Youth Association featuring Brandon Baldwin Music will begin at 6 p.m. in front of the Warrens Log Building.
The Warrens Lions Club will be selling brats, hot dogs, popcorn and beverages from the ballpark concession stand starting at 5 p.m.
Warrens VFW Post 5387 is holding a flag retirement ceremony at 4 p.m. Those who have faded or tattered flags can deposit them in the drop box outside the Warrens Cranberry Festival Office by July 2 or bring them to the retirement ceremony.
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