The traditional 4th of July activities in Coronado will be held on Friday, July 4. The day’s events include the 66th annual parade, beginning at First and Orange at 10 AM. The theme of the celebration this year is ” America Stars and Stripes Forever.”
The day will begin with the 39th annual 15K/5K walk that starts in Tideland Park at 7 AM, with registration beginning at 5:30 AM. The 54th annual Swim and Run begins at Central Beach at 9 AM, with check-in starting at 7:30 AM
Art in the Park will run from 8 AM to 4 PM in Spreckels Park. Also in Spreckels Park in the afternoon will be the Star Wars Society, who will be available for photos and questions. An additional perennial crowd-pleaser is the Adrian Empire demonstration. Their representation of European society from 1066 to 1603 will begin at 2:30 PM and conclude at 4 PM.
At 4 PM, in Spreckels Park, will be the Concert in the Park. The Coronado Community Concert Band will provide the music. The day’s finale, the fireworks in Glorietta Bay, will start at 9 PM. Music accompanying the fireworks display will be by KyXy 96.5.
If you would like to become involved in assisting with set up for the activities, please consider volunteering by contacting one of the Committee members at [email protected].
Coronado 4th of July Committee Seeks Funds
Coronado’s 66th annual Fourth of July celebration is closing in on us. The theme for this year’s celebration is “America Stars and Stripes Forever.” The 4th of July Committee, chaired by David Szymanski, is seeking monetary donations to defray the day’s costs. The daylong event cost about $60,000 for the 2013 festivities and the Committee expects this year’s events to be similar in expenses.
What can you do to help? Please consider sending a donation to the Committee and help us make the 66th annual parade and day’s celebration another great occasion.
Three specific categories are available: Patron ($250), Sponsor ($150) and Supporter ($100).
Any donation amount will be gratefully accepted.
Please send your contributions to:
Coronado 4th of July Committee
Attn: Donation
PO Box 180541
Coronado, CA, 92118
All donations are fully tax deductible.
