The Chester 4th of July Committee has day-long activities to entertain every age in this year’s Hometown Celebration. From 9 a.m. til 10 p.m. and beyond the volunteers have worked hard to present an Independence Day you won’t forget. The schedule is as follows:
9 a.m. – 5K Race, sponsored by Hancock Savings Bank
10 a.m. til noon – Chalk Art, $5/square, VFW Parking Lot, sponsored by Allison Elementary PTA
10 a.m. til 3 p.m. – Car Show – sponsored by the Chester Lions Club
9 a.m. til noon – Duck Race – Third and Louisiana – Ducks are $5 a piece
noon til 4 p.m. – Inflatables in City Park – $5 per child for daylong access
4 p.m. – Parade – lineup at 3 p.m. on 3rd St. and Virginia Ave.
Dance – 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Shivaun Srera – Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
7 p.m. til 10 p.m. – Out of Eden -Eagle Tribute Group
10 p.m – Fireworks
Both crafts and food vendors will be available for purchase throughout the day. For more information call 304-281-5739
