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                               JULY 4TH EVENTS  . . . . . . . JULY FOURTH HAPPENINGS 2012:
  JUNE 29th - JULY 4th, Our Lady of Grace Beer Garden Festival, Beer & other beverages, food court, bake sale held after all Masses, Our Lady Of Grace Church, 3012 Highway Ave., Highland, 838-0395, www.olgcatholicchurchhighland.org/events.html
   JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2012, Hobart Jaycee Fest: food & laser light show!; Live Band every night, 6pm-midnight, cover charge nightly 21 & up, family section - all minors must be accompanied by adult, Food vendors and live music, Gate Admission: $10, Strack 'N Van Till parking lot, Rte 6 & Rte 51, JULY 3: Brian Howe’s Bad Company, www.Hobartjaycees.com.
  JULY 3 - 7/7, 2012 American Veterans
Traveling Tribute & Vietnam Wall Replica, Purdue North Central, 1401 US Hwy 421, Westville, 785-5719, www.pnc.edu/avtt.
   JULY 4-8 2012 Cedar Lake Summerfest,
Town Complex grounds Bingo, Beer Garden, Cardboard Boat Race, Pancake Breakfast, Talent Show, Kiddie Games, Teen Scavenger Hunt, Parade (July 4th), and Cupcake Contests, Fireworks, Daily entertainment, Carnival rides,  food, amusement rides, games,  land and water parades, Fireworks are Friday & Saturday Nights! Free admission, $5 parking donation, 374-4444, www.cedarlakesummerfest.com.
   Crown Point, Wed. JULY 4th,
Downtown 2pm, Fireworks at Lake County Fairgrounds at dusk, 662-3290 www.crownpoint.in.gov.
    Cedar Lake – JULY 4th,
Land Parade line up 9am Hanover Central HS around the lake 10am, ending at Park of the Red Cedars, followed by Cardboard boat race, lumberjack show at Noon, Sport Cup Stacking, Lumberjack Kids Sport Camp at 2pm, Lumberjack show at 3pm and 5pm, Carnival rides from 5-10pm, Wristband from 4-8pm, AC/DC Tribute band from 6-7pm, and Midnight Special from 6-10pm, 374-4444, www.cedarlakesummerfest.com.
   Chesterton: Hawthorne Park,
Monday, info@kentheatingandac.com- 7am - 8pm, fun and family entertainment starting with a pancake Breakfast from the Lions Club, parade at 9am; Turtle Derby at 11am; Beer Garden & Food Booths from 11am - 9pm, 9pm fireworks, and fun at the park all day long! 219-926-6283. www.dunebig.com
   Chesterton: July 3rd,
Fireworks over the Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes State Park, Catch a bus from Chesterton Middle School or Yost Elementary from 5pm-7:30pm and come on out to Indiana Dunes State Park for live music, plenty of fresh food merchants....and fireworks beginning at 9:15pm!!!  Hosted by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce, 926-5513. http://chestertonchamber.chambermaster.com/events 
   Gary’s Independence Day Parade,
JULY 4th, 9am 21st & Broadway to 5th & Broadway.
   Gary Air Show, JULY 6, 7 & 8th,
Marquette Park Beach, $20 Parking, no coolers, free admission, food vendors, beer garden, military displays, Fireworks: Friday at 3:30; with Air show is Sat & Sun: 11:30 – 4pm, www.garyairshow.com
   Griffith, JULY 4th Parade, 10am, Parade starts at Pine & Broad proceeds South on Broad St to Main St organizations wishing to participate contact 922-8612.
   Hammond, JULY 4TH,
Wolf lake park, Noon- Interactive space shuttle- ($3) http://www.atlantisdreammission.com /; 5:30- Golden Tones; 6:00- Naturalization Ceremony;7:00- Bill Porter Orchestra;9:00ish; food available, Fireworks 9:30pm, 659-7678, www.gohammond.com.
   Hebron, Fourth Of JULY
Parade, 2012, Parade at 10 am starts at Hebron High School and follows to County Square Plaza on Main Street on, followed by Turtle Derby at 1st Source Bank, Fireworks at dusk on JULY 3rd, Hebron school, 996-5678. Www.hebronchamber.org
   Highland, Fourth of JULY Fest,
JUNE 29th - JULY 4th, 2012, See ad inside on page 9, 3001 Ridge Rd, Fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, arts and crafts and rides. Kiddie parade JULY 4th- (11:45am),. Twilight Parade JULY 3- 6:30pm from Kennedy to Main Square Park, JULY 4th Fireworks (Homestead Park 5th Ave) - Wednesday (9:15pm), 923-9351 or 838-0114. www.highland.in.gov/specialevents
   Hobart, JULY 4th Parade, 2012, 10am at Mundell Field, Concert at 6:30 & Fireworks following parade, 942-5774, www.hobartchamber.com.
   Lakes Of The Four Seasons,
2012 JULY 4, Parade: Noon at south Lakeshore Dr, Fireworks at dusk, near clubhouse, beer tent, food, kids games, 988-2581.
   LaPorte Fourth of JULY Parade:
Wed. JULY 4th, 2012, travels down Lincolnway Downtown and lasts 2-3 hours, 10am; Fireworks at Fairgrounds 9:15pm, beer barns, fireworks, VIP Tent, arts & crafts show, gates open at 6pm, $5 per car, www.laportejaycees.org .
   Lake Station 2012 Parade: J
ULY 3 Columbus Park to Pike Street, 5pm; Fireworks JULY 4: Dusk at Riverview Park, 2701 Ripley St Entries line up 4 p.m. at Columbus Park, 29th and Clay St, $10 for nonprofit groups and $25 for others, www.lakestation.in.gov/parks.html   962-1987 or 962-2081.
   Merrillville, 2012 Hidden Lake Park Independence Day C
elebration, 2012, JULY 4th, 9am- 11pm, beer garden, music, food vendors, honoring service men, premier fireworks over Hidden Lake $5, 6355 Broadway, 769.2111. Parade on JULY 3rd, 6pm starts at 80th & Broadway to 67th & Broadway, 769-2111.
   Michigan City, JUNE 20, 2012,
Parade runs from Franklin from 10th St to Ames Field, 8am, www.michigancityfestivalsinc.com 
    Munster, JULY 3rd & 4th, 2012,
Independence Day, July 3rd: Fireworks Show - 9pm, live Music - 7 pm, beer garden, food vendors, Centennial Park, 9701 Calumet Ave. Buses will be transporting people from Munster High School, Town of Munster Pool, St. Thomas More, and the south lot of Community Hospital beginning at 6:00 PM.  For a complete list of businesses with available parking, please check website, www.munster.org   Parade at 2pm, on July 4th at 2pm, from Fisher and Calumet Ave to Town Hall,  836-PARK.
   Portage JULY 4, 2012, 1
1 AM, Parade- Willowcreek MS Parking Lot to intersection of Willowcreek Rd & Lute Rd, evening's festivities begin at 4pm, 5962 Central Ave, kid's games, family activities, largest cupcake eating contest at 5pm, with fireworks at the end, http://www.ci.portage.in.us / 762-5425.
   St. John, Independence Day Kid’s P
arade, Decorate yourself, your bike, float, tricycle, wagon, buggy, wheelchair, scooter, walker, etc. No entry fee. Best Decoration Contest, Free freeze-pops, Refreshments available, Bake Sale, Hosted by the St. John Women's Club Parade Begins and Starts at Prairie West Park, 93rd and West Oakridge in St. John, Kim at (219) 365-0979.
   Valparaiso, Fourth of JULY Blast,
2012, Fireworks, fun, and family! 8:30pm Music 9:15pm (or dusk) 462-5144. T.J.Middle School South Parking Lot 6:30 p.m. (Rain Date JULY 5) Music, treats & souvenirs available from several vendors. Bring chair or blanket. Fireworks at dusk (9:15), 462-1161. www.ci.valparaiso.in.us
   Whiting JULY 4, 2012
Celebration & Parade, 10am, along Indianapolis Blvd from 116th St. down 119th St. to Lakefront Park, Fireworks on evening 3rd 9pm Whiting Park, 659-7700, www.whitingindiana.com.
  
Schererville, July 3rd, at Dusk, includes music, food vendors, fireworks,  Rohrman Park, Schererville, Indiana, rain date is Friday, 865-5530, www.scherervilleparks.com
July 18th - 22nd
   9th Annual Festival of the Lakes,
5-K Run Walk, free admission including musical entertainment, Dinner Cruise, Senior Day, live bands, lots of food vendors, midway Carnival, 853-6378. www.festival.gohammond.com


 
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