2013 Richfield Hometown 4th of July Celebration Guide

Once again it's time to celebrate Independence Day Richfield style.

Since 1980 Richfield has been putting on the Richfield Hometown 4th of July celebration as a way to bring the community together.

Since its inception, the celebration has turned into a nearly week-long event of entertainment, activities and family fun. 

As many know, the carnival will not be returning this year. A high number of police contacts and other issues caused the council to pull the plug on it for 2013.

The following is a guide to all the events happening during the celebration. All events will be held at Veterans Memorial Park unless otherwise specified:

Tuesday, July 2

• Kiddie Parade at 5:30 p.m.
• DJ and activities from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Dollar Picnic at 6 p.m.
• Movie in the Park at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3

• Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Street Dance from 6-11 p.m. Cost is $4 for all attendees older than 5; free for children under 5 and those with 2013 Fourth of July button.

Thursday, July 4

• Parade at 1 p.m.
• Music in the Park from 7-10 p.m.
• Fireworks at 10 p.m.

Friday, July 5

• Ambassador Coronation at 6 p.m. at Richfield High School.

Concession items:

• Hot dogs;
• Foot long corn dogs;
• Fruit smoothies;
• Mini donuts;
• French fries;
• Ben & Jerry's ice cream;
• Deep fried cheese curds;
• Roasted sweet corn-on-the-cob Cantina tacos;
• Pizza;
• Kona Shaved Ice;
• Funnel cakes;
• Cotton candy;
• Popcorn;
• Caramel apple sundaes;
• Dippin' Dots.

Buttons

Buttons can be purchased at Richfield City Hall, all Richfield Liquor locations and the Richfield Community Center in the days leading up to the start of the celebration. In addition, they can be purchased June 29from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Richfield Bloomington Credit Union's Richfield branch and from 8 a.m. noon at the Richfield Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park.

For more on the festivities, visit the Richfield 4th of July Committee website.