‘Fire Up for the Fourth’ to honor late Chief Tieche

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Members of the Canfield Fourth of July Parade Committee for 2011 are, from left to right, Clare Neff; John Craig; Barb Fisher; Renee Benson; Enid Maldonado, general chairwoman; Canfield Police Chief Chuck Colucci; Carol Salmon; David Burch, general chairman; Jeff Molierno; Mark Sabol; and Jack Salmon. Not pictured are Jim Queen and Canfield City Council members Marleen Belfiore and Steve Rogers.

CANFIELD

“Fire Up for the Fourth” is the theme for the 46th annual 4th of July Parade and Celebration.

The parade will be dedicated to the memory of Canfield Fire Chief Bob Tieche, who died May 28.

The Firecracker Fun Run will begin the day, followed by the parade, which includes Scottish bagpipers, marching bands, vintage cars, floats, military color guards and local officials.

Along with the dedication ceremony and introduction of the grand marshal, the Canfield Historical Society will dedicate a state historic marker, followed by a performance by the Youngstown Symphonic Band.

New this year will be more games and activities for both older and younger children to enjoy.

To enter a float, to participate in the parade or for information regarding the Firecracker Run or Kids’ Foot Races, go to www.canfield4thofjuly.com.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

4th of July celebration

7:30 a.m.: Registration, Firecracker Four Mile Run and Kids’ Foot Race, township hall.

8:15 a.m.: Parade entrants begin assembling, fairgrounds.

8:15 a.m.: Kids’ Foot Race (ages 9 to 12) begins in front of First Place Bank.

8:20 a.m.: Kids’ Foot Race (ages 8 and under).

8:30 a.m.: Firecracker Four Mile Run, begins in front of township hall.

8:45 a.m.: Preparade performance, J.D. Eicher & The Goodnights.

9:30 a.m.: Kids’ Bicycle Parade judging begins, Gate 5. Age groups are: under 5, 5 to 7, 8 to 10 and 10 and older.

10 a.m.: Awards presentation, adult and kids’ races, reviewing stand.

10:10 a.m.: Parade leaves fairgrounds.

10:30 a.m.: Parade reaches village green.

12 p.m.: Introduction of parade grand marshal.

12:30 p.m. Magic show “Porgie the Clown,” on the north village green.

1 p.m. Youngstown Symphonic Band performance, gazebo.

AFTER PARADE

Meet & Greet “Porgie the Clown,” on the green.

Caricatures: “Big Smile,” on the green.

Dedication program, state historic marker, Canfield Historical Society.

Awards presentation.

Children’s games, north village green.