2012 Richfield Fourth of July Guide

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.

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

Saturday, June 30

Carnival from 1-11 p.m.

• Unlimited ride wristbands available for $20 from 1-5 p.m.

Sunday, July 1

Carnival open from 1-11 p.m.

• Unlimited ride wristbands available for $20 from 1-5 p.m.

Monday, July 2

from 5-11 p.m.

• Carnival open from 4-11 p.m.
• Kiddie parade at 5:30 p.m.
• Music from Kidsdance from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Movie in the Park at 9 p.m.

Make sure to stop by the Richfield Patch tent during the event for Patch goodies, treats, some coloring time for the kids and much more!

Tuesday, July 3

Carnival, and events from 4-11 p.m.

• Carnival open from 4-11 p.m.
• Car show from 1-5 p.m.
• Street Dance from 6-11 p.m. featuring The Rockin' Hollywoods.

Wednesday, July 4

Carnival, and Display events from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Carnival open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Parade begins at 1 p.m. at 70th Street and Nicollet Avenue, ending at 66th Street and 11th Avenue.
• Music in the Park from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. featuring Kidsdance.
• Fireworks at 10 p.m.

Thursday, July 5

at 6 p.m. at . The cost is $10 at the door or $8 prior to the event. All are welcome to attend.

For more information about the event's committee, the ambassador program or buttons, go to richfield4thofjuly.com.

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See Richfield Patch's coverage of the 2011 celebration: