Plan To Spend The 4th In Stanley
Events are taking shape for the July 4 celebration in Stanley with events set for Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5.
Things will kick off on Friday, July 4, with the Firecracker 5K run hosted by the Stanley Park Board. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Sauber Sports Complex parking lot. The run will start at 8:15 a.m. and wrap up with prize giveaways at 9:15 a.m. An alternate course will be available for those who do not want to do the full 5K. Proceeds will go towards the outdoor pool project. For more information you can check out the Stanley Rec.-Stanley Park District Facebook Page, email stanleyrecdirector@gmail.com or call 701-629-8990. Registration forms are available at Bravera Bank or on the Park District Facebook page.
Parades will start with the Kiddie Parade at 10:30 a.m. Participants are asked to meet at the Bravera Bank parking lot starting at 10:00 a.m.
The Main Parade will start at 11:00 a.m., featuring floats, antique cars, equipment, horses and more. Entrants can contact Matt Evans at 629-0373, Kyle Hanson at 621-6042 or Steve Springan at 629-1352.
More entrants are always welcome. Floats will line up on the frontage road by K Squared Electric, north of the underpass. Classic cars will line up starting on 3rd Ave. NW and continuing on 1st St. NW. All large equipment and saddle clubs will line up on Railroad Ave.
Following the parade, the car show and shine will be held at Flickertail Village. The village will be open that day from 1 to 4 p.m. as host of the show. The show is open to all makes and models. You can register as you arrive and registration is free.
Lunch will also be served at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church from noon to 2:00 p.m. The Stanley Women of Today will be serving lunch in Wilson Park until 1:30 p.m. and food will also be available as a fundraiser at Flickertail Village.
There will be free swimming at the outdoor pool from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. with games and more for the kids.
You can dance to the music of Mendenhall Crossing at the Prairie Rose Golf Course from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The dance is sponsored by the Prairie Rose Golf Club.
As always, the day will wrap up with Fireworks at dusk over the Knife, south of the Mountrail County Fair Building and South Complex. You can use the parking lot at the Fair Building and South Complex to get the best seat in the house as the Stanley Volunteer Firemen set off this annual spectacular sponsored by the Stanley Commercial Club and the Fire Department.
July 4 festivities are always full of family gatherings and class reunions as well. Many will also participate in the July 4 parade.
The Sibyl Center will be hosting a tribute to Elton John, Roy Orbison and Elvis on Saturday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m.
You can also check out the Stanley Commercial Club’s Facebook page “Visit Stanley” for updates or additions to any of the events happening over the weekend.