Port Angeles icon Scooter Chapman has been named the Grand Marshall of the Port Angeles Fourth of July Grand Parade. The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce recently made that announcement. After 70 years on the air at radio KONP Scooter retired from broadcasting recently. The PAHS class of ’52 grad has followed sports all of his broadcasting life and most recently was the MC at the Duck Derby.    (the Chamber told me they just recently sent you a press release about this) dlogan

Fourth of July marked on Peninsula

Forks, Port Angeles, Sequim announce events

Cities across the North Olympic Peninsula will offer to celebrate Independence day.

Forks will celebrate Independence Day today through Monday, while other cities will celebrate only on the Fourth of July.

FORKS

The $10 tickets for Monday’s Demo Derby in Tillicum Park will be available at the Rainforest Arts Center n Friday; Forks Outfitters from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, next to the Sacks Tournament on Sunday, and near the Tillicum Park Arena after the Grand Parade ends on Monday.

Today

5 p.m.Frog jump, Tillicum Park.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Sasquatch Skate Party on Forks Avenue between Calawah and Division streets. Free entry. Participants must provide their own skates and safety gear.

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7 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Moonlight Madness sponsored by West End Business and Professional Association WEBPA).

Forks Avenue will be closed between Calawah and Bogachiel streets. Music will be provided by DJ Camello. A car bash skate party and vendors are planned.

Saturday

7 a.m. to 11 a.m. — American Legion July Breakfast, 651 E. Division St. at Maple Avenue. Suggested donation of $10. Dine-in or takeaway options,

8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. — Fun Run registration for a walk or run 1-mile, 5K or 10K. The entry fee is $10. Meet in the parking lot behind Mocha Motion on Forks Avenue, Race begins at 9 a.m. Sponsored by Forks Community Hospital United Way Committee. Proceeds will go to United Way of Clallam County.

8:30 a.m. — Horseshoe Tournament sign-ups at Tillicum Park. The tourney begins at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $10,

9 a.m. — Fourth of July 3 on 3 registration at Tillicum Park basketball courts or Spartan gym if raining. The tournament starts at 10 a.m. $10 per child, four maximum per team. Benefits Forks High School Boys/Girls basketball programs.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Friends of Forks Library book sale at Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave.; $5 per bag.

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Archery Tag Tournament, sponsored by Forks Old Fashioned 4th of July Committee and run by Forks Police Department, $25 per team or $5 per person, five-person teams, ages 12 and up, Tillicum Park ball fields.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Forks Open Aire Market in the parking lot next to Sully’s Drive-In, 220 N. Forks Ave.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Student Art Display and Fiber Arts Display and Demonstrations at Rainforest Arts Center, 35 N. Forks Ave. Free entry.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Vendors in Tillicum Park.

Noon — Youth Bag Tournament for those 10-16 years old, sponsored by Forks Volleyball Ball Boosters. The entry fee is $30, Tillicum Park “Ben Dome” Covered Area.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. — 2nd Annual “Paddle Battle in Forks” Pickleball Tournament sponsored by Rain of Terror, $5 entry fee (40 people maximum).

6 p.m. — Cribbage Tournament at Forks Congregational Church, 280 Spartan Ave. The entry fee is $10.

7 p.m. — Musical Artist Cherish Danae in Concert featuring original music and songs from Twilight at Rainforest Arts Center. No entry fee but donations are accepted for WEBPA.

Sunday

Noon to 2 p.m. — Kiddies Play Day sponsored by Forks Lions Club, Tillicum Park.

Noon to 4 p.m. — Student Art Display and Fiber Arts Display and Demonstrations.

3 p.m. — Sacks Tournament at Tillicum Park. The entry fee is $40.

7 p.m. — Musical Artist Cherish Danae in Concert “Totally Patriotic” at Rainforest Arts Center No entry fee but donations accepted and given to the WEBPA Christmas decorations fund.

Monday

7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — Elks Annual Forks 4th of July Breakfast at Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchant Road. $10.

8 a.m. — Garrison Flag Raising at Tillicum Park by the mayor and U.S. Coast Guard Station Quillayute River.

8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Sign-ups for Kiddies Parade, Peninsula College parking lot, 481 S. Forks Ave.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Student Art Display and Fiber Arts Display and Demonstrations.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Vendors in the Park.

10:30 a.m. — Final entries and judging for Grand Parade.

11 a.m. — Judging (optional) and 11:30 a.m. line-up for Kiddies Parade sponsored by Forks Emblem Club at the Peninsula College parking lot.

11:45 a.m. — Kiddies Parade begins, Peninsula College.

Noon — Grand parade begins from Forks Outfitters parking lot.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Salmon Bake sponsored by Forks Lions Club at “Ben Dome” at Tillicum Park. $20.

3 p.m.Demolition Derby begins, gates open at 1 p.m.

Dusk — Fireworks viewable from around town.

PORT TOWNSEND

On Saturday, the Production Alliance will host Field Day at Fort Worden from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• 5 p.m. — Opening Ceremonies with music by Franco Bertucci.

• 6 p.m. — General 7 Jazz Band.

• 7 p.m. — Games such as Tug of War, Walnut Sack Races and Watermelon Eating Contest.

• 7:55 p.m. — Community Portrait.

• 8 p.m. — Music by The Shift.

• 9:15 p.m. — Ramblrx.

• 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. — Laser light show.

Sequim

The City of Sequim brings back its Independence Day Celebration for the second year with fireworks, live music, food and drinks.

• 3 p.m. — Sequim City Band’s annual “A Patriotic 4th of July Concert” at the James Center for the Performing Arts, 506 N. Blake Ave.

The Dungeness Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will present colors with vocalist Karla Messerschmidt-Morgan leading the audience in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Sequim City Band will present melodies such as Morton Gould’s “American Salute,” Carmen Dragon’s “America the Beautiful” arrangement, and selections from Meredith Willson’s “Music Man.”

• 5:30 p.m. — Buck Ellard Band.

•7:45 p.m. — Black Diamond Junction.

• 10 p.m. — Fireworks show.

Port Angeles

A nationally-touring Beatles cover band, Abbey Road, a parade, children’s activities, a big fireworks show and other events are planned at or around City Pier and The Gateway.

• 11 a.m. — Apple Pie Baking Contest, and the Corndog & Cornhole Tournament. Pies should be delivered to the judges at the Port Angeles Wharf, next to the Port Angeles Visitor Center. Judging starts at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $25 per team.

• Noon — The Port Angeles Lefties will host a Beer Garden at Pebble Beach Park; a Kids Zone is set for The Gateway.

• 1 p.m. — Hot Dog Eating contest.

• 3 p.m. — Lawn Mower Derby in the parking lot at 121 W Front St.

• 6 p.m. — Parade through downtown with KONP’s Scooter Chapman as the grand marshal. The judges’ stand and announcers will be located at the intersection of Front and Laurel streets. The winner of the outstanding float will receive $1,000 among other prizes.

• 8 p.m. — Abbey Road takes the stage. The concert will end just before the annual fireworks begin at about 10:15 p.m..

Port Angeles icon Scooter Chapman has been named the Grand Marshall of the Port Angeles Fourth of July Grand Parade. The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce recently made that announcement. After 70 years on the air at radio KONP Scooter retired from broadcasting recently. The PAHS class of ’52 grad has followed sports all of his broadcasting life and most recently was the MC at the Duck Derby.    (the Chamber told me they just recently sent you a press release about this) dlogan
Port Angeles icon Scooter Chapman has been named the Grand Marshall of the Port Angeles Fourth of July Grand Parade. The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce recently made that announcement. After 70 years on the air at radio KONP Scooter retired from broadcasting recently. The PAHS class of ’52 grad has followed sports all of his broadcasting life and most recently was the MC at the Duck Derby.    (the Chamber told me they just recently sent you a press release about this) dlogan

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