July 1st, 2008
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West Virginia 4th July Celebration – Alderson, WV
July 3 – 7, 2008
* * * Thursday, July 3 * * *
7 – 11:00 pm ~ Moonshine Express Band ~ Memorial Field – Free show, but donations accepted during the show by 4th of July Committee Members ~ Come and enjoy ~ Rain or Shine
* * * Friday, July 4 * * *
10:30 am ~ 2008 Grand Parade ~ Queens, Floats, Cars, Bicycles, Tractors, Horses, Fire Engines & EMS. Something for everyone.
1:00 pm ~ Presentation of Colors ~ Introducing Miss Fireworks and her court, Sr. Miss Fireworks, Junior Miss Fireworks, Little Miss Fireworks, little Mr. & Mrs. Sparkler and Baby Sparklers
7:30 pm ~ 9:30pm – Groove Train Band ~ Alderson Memorial Field ~ $5.00 admission for show and fireworks ~ Children 6 and under free ~ Bring your own chair ~ Rain or Shine
9:30 pm ~ Introduction and Crowning of Miss Fireworks 2008 and her court
10:00 pm ~ Grand Fireworks Display ~ The Alderson Fire Department will put on the best show around featuring marvelous aerial and ground displays
* * * Saturday, July 5 * * *
8:00 pm ~ 12:00 pm – Buddy Allen And The Cheat River Band ~ Music on Memorial Field ~ Free Show ~ Come and Enjoy ~ Rain or Shine (Concessions and Duck Tickets On Sale)
* * * Sunday, July 6 * * *
11:00 am ~ Sunday Worship – Alderson Area Churches cordially invite you to attend the church of your choice
12:00 pm ~ White Water Canoe Race – Fort Spring. Registration starts at noon and the race starts at 1:00 pm ~ A timed event on the Greenbrier River, total distance 7 miles – Men, Women and Kayak Divisions (Contact Mike Hanna 304-536-4469)
1:00 pm ~ River Events – Enjoy an afternoon of fun in the cool, green waters of the Greenbrier River at the Alderson Mini park – Bring a seat and enjoy! . . . . Men and Women Kayak Races and Anything That Floats Race!
6:30 ~ 9:30 pm – Old-Fashioned Gospel Sing – Memorial Field – Featuring The Kingsmen and Cody & Eva McVey – Free Show, donations accepted . . . Bring your own chair – Rain or Shine
10:00 pm ~ Fireworks after Gospel Sing on the field only – Aerial and ground displays Concessions and Duck Tickets On Sale
* * * Monday, July 7 * * *
6:00 pm ~ Ducks on the Greenbrier – Rubber Ducky Race at the Alderson Mini Park – Grand Prize $5,000, Second Prize $1,000, Third prize $500 and many other prizes.
I am interested about the pageants that they are having. I have a 7month old and would like to enter her in the Pageant this year
Hello Mrs. Terry,
I am glad you are interested in our local 4th of July community events in nearby Alderson, WV. Although this blog is for The Greenbrier Sporting Club and has listed local community events…we are not involved in the organizing of these specific events. I can however direct you to find more information and applications at the following locations in Alderson, WV: City National Bank of Alderson, Sassy Scissors, and Lobban Floral.
Thank you,
Stacy
Marketing Administrator
The Greenbrier Sporting Club
I would like to know where i can purchase tickets for the forth of july celebration
Hello Nancy,
Please visit the Alderson 4th of July website for information.
http://alderson4th.com/
Thanks,
Stacy Eskins
The Greenbrier Sporting Club