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DTSTART:20120704T150000Z
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DTSTAMP:20111209T155300Z
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DESCRIPTION:Sheriff Orders Professional Fire Works Displays Prohibited. \nDue to the current extremely dry conditions and high fire danger\, Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver in conjunction with the Executive Board of the Douglas County Fire Chiefs Association has decided it would be contrary to the safety and welfare of the citizens of Douglas County to approve any public fireworks displays for the 4th of July. \n\nStay up-to-date with HRCA by signing up for eME\, Facebook\, and Twitter.\n\nJuly 4th Fun in Highlands Ranch\n\nThe HRCA will be accepting donations for the wildfire relief at the 4th of July Celebration. Donations will go to Colorado Red Cross and can be made at any of the sales tents at the event. \n\n    \n    \n    \n        \n            \n        \n        \n            \n            Click for Photo Album\n            \n        \n    \n\nLet the July 4th party begin with rides\, games\, live music\, and much more! Celebrate our nation’s birthday with your neighbors. It's a day of activities for the whole family\, from tiny tikes and teenagers to those young at heart.\n4th of July 5K Run/Walk\nFamily Bike/Pet Parade\n4th of July Parade\nCelebration in Town Center\nSkateboard Demos\nHot Dog Eating Contest\nFireman Challenge\nPet Adoption Fair\nFireworks - cancelled\nParking Options & Road Closures\nTop\n\n\nHRCA Independence Day 5K - 8:00\nStart the party with a run/walk challenge along the scenic trail system of Highlands Ranch. The run will offer something special every mile. Proceeds benefit Developmental Pathways.\n\n\n    Registration: 7:00 a.m. \n    Race Start Time: 8:00 a.m. \n    Beginning and End: Highlands Ranch Pkway \n    Cost: $40 ($30 if you had preregistered) \n    Awards: 9:00 a.m. at the Town Center stage \n\n\nFor more run information go to HRCA Independence Day 5K . Be sure to stick around for the July 4th celebration after the race.\nTop \n\n\nBike/Pet Parade Participants - 8:45 a.m.\nThe HRCA Family Pet & Bike Parade allows families to dress up everyone\, including the pet and bikes\, and show their patriotic spirit! Make a sign to identify your family\, if you like. This patriotic parade is for children 2 - Grade 6. Parent must stay with child. FREE to participate. Registration not required. Families will stay together. The line up will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the street that runs between Garbanzo Restaurant and Jack in the Box. The parade route takes participants south on Hepburn to Highlands Ranch Parkway east and south into Town Center South parking lot. Families may then find a place to watch the Community Parade. Start Time – 8:45 a.m. Length of parade is .2 miles.\n\nFamily Bike and Pet Parade Staging Map\n\n\nTop \n\n\nHRCA 4th of July Parade - 9:00 a.m.\n\nThe Highlands Ranch Community Association’s (HRCA) annual 4th of July Parade will bring the community together in celebration of our nation’s birth.\n\nBeginning at 9:00 am\, Community members will line the streets of Highlands Ranch to enjoy a full day of celebration including the Family Bike & Pet Parade\, the Community Parade\, music\, food\, beer\, a pet adoption fair\, and a 5K race.Ed Greene with CBS4 will announce the parade and Gerald M. Flannery\, CEO/General Manager will be the Grand Marshal. \nStreet closures will be from 6:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 4th. \n\nStreets that will be closed are:\nHighlands Ranch Parkway between Lucent and Broadway\nBarrons Blvd. from Monument to Highlands Ranch Parkway\nMonument Dr.\nZotos\nRidgeline Blvd. from Blake Dr. to Monument\nRidgeline from Dorchester to Highlands Ranch Parkway\nBlake Dr. from Ridgeline Blvd. to Highlands Ranch Parkway \nTo enter the parade simply type in the fields of the Parade Entry Form\, save it onto your computer\, and email to vmiller@hrcaonline.org.  It's that simple to show your patriotic spirit!\nParade Entry Form (8.5 x 11)\nParade Route Map\n\nSponsored by: \nTop \n\n\nJuly 4th Celebration - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.\nThis great event is bigger and better than ever! Be sure to stop at Town Center North and South as both sides will be filled with entertainment for all ages! Balloon Twisters\, Face Painters\, Vern’s Mini Train\, Hayrack Rides\, Games & Inflatables\, and Live Music!\nBe a part of the Celebration! Application\nStage Entertainment:\n\nTown Center South\n9:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. - 4th of July 5K Awards\n10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. - Mint Edition\n11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Highlands Ranch Community Chorus \n12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 3 Star Monday \n\n2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest Registration\n2:30 p.m. -3:15 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest\n\n3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - TBA\n5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Parkside Band\n Town Center North:\n\n10:45 a.m. - Noon - Highlands Ranch Concert Band & Swingshift Band\n\n12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - The Innovations\n\n3:00-5:00 p.m. - Willie and the Po Boys Band\n\n5:30- 7:00 p.m. - Eclipse: A Journey Cover Band\nThe four HRCA Tents will be Selling:\nBeverages: Bud Beer $5\, Bud Light Lime $5\, Stella Artois $5\, Lime-a-Rita $5\, Monster Energy Drinks $3\, soda $1\, water $1 TICKETS OR CASH\n** Anyone purchasing alcohol must present a valaid ID and must wear a wrist bracelet. No exceptions. \n\nTickets: $1.00 each. Tickets are needed for rides and games\, which cost between 1 - 7 tickets each. NO REFUNDS. Tickets may be exchanged for merchandise such as beer\, pop\, water\, or Midway games\, kiddie rides\, etc. Tickets are not accepted by food vendors on the square.\nOther Tid Bits:\nFood: CASH ONLY -\nTown Center South: Bernie's Hot Dog Co.\, Grammy's Goodies\nTown Center North: N/A \nRestaurants: Jamba Juice\, Cold Stone\, Qdoba\, Epic Grill\, Egg and I (Breakfast and lunch only)\, Tattered Cover (sandwiches and beverages)\, Old Blinking Light\, Lansdowne Arms\,Garbonzos\, Which Wich\, Fujiyama\, Little Ceaser's Pizza \nRestrooms: Port-o-Lets are located near the back doors to Tattered Cover in Town Center South and on the west side of the square in Town Center North. \nLost and Found: Children lost in Town Center should be brought to the stage. Lost items should be taken to Center of Information\nFirst Aid: Designated suite in Town Center #123. \nTop \n\n\n\n4th of July Fireman Challenge - Free!10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.\nCome to Town Center North and have fun testing your strength and endurance on our combat obstacle course. Obstacle course will be based on speed\, agility\, quickness and wild card obstacles. Bracket style competition is open to ages 12 and up with male and female divisions. Walk-ups begin at 10:00 a.m. at the obstacle course. Waivers must be completed before competing. Prizes and giveaways will be handed out throughout the afternoon. Sponsored by Max Muscle.\n\nTop \n\n\n\n\nSkateboard Demo - Noon\, 3:00 p.m.\, and 6:00 p.m.\n \nSkateMinistry.org will be at Town Center North with their professional skate team and portable skate-park. Come by\, meet the team\, and watch as they put on an exciting show of all their best skateboarding tricks at noon\, 3:00 p.m.\, and 6:00 p.m. Bring your board and join the fun! The skate-park will be open to all skaters between demos. A signed waiver is required.\n\n\nHot Dog Eating Contest - 2:30 p.m. \nDon't miss seeing the race to eat the most hot dogs. This contest is sponsored by Bernie's Hot Dog Co. Registration is Wednesday\, July 4th 2:00 p.m. at main stage. Limited to first 25 participants. Registration will be held on July 4th at 2:30 at the Main Stage in Town Center South.\n  \n Top\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndependence Day Pet Adoption Fair - Noon - 4:00 p.m.\nLooking for love? On the lawn in the Square\, noon - 4:00 p.m. you can check out the pet picks from your local shelters. It could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.\n\n\nFireworks Display - Cancelled\nSheriff Orders Professional Fire Works Displays Prohibited. \nDue to the current extremely dry conditions and high fire danger\, Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver in conjunction with the Executive Board of the Douglas County Fire Chiefs Association has decided it would be contrary to the safety and welfare of the citizens of Douglas County to approve any public fireworks displays for the 4th of July.\n\nFireworks tentatively rescheduled for Oktoberfest\, September 22. \n\nSheriff's Web Site \nTop\n\nParking Options\n\n    Mountainview Community Christian Church\, 40 East Highlands Ranch Parkway \n    St. Luke’s United Methodist Church\, 8817 Broadway \n    Christ Lutheran Church\, 8997 Broadway \n    Town Center Parking Garage \n    Bike parking is located in front of Cold Stone; provided by Bicycle Douglas County. \n\nSee Parade for morning road closures.\nTop\n\n\nhttp://hrcaonline.org/HRCAInfo/CalendarHRCA/tabid/275/vw/3/itemid/845/d/20120704/Default.aspx
LOCATION:Town Center North & South
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SUMMARY:July 4th Parade, Run & Celebration at Town Center
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