Canfield Fourth of July Committee announces 2016 festivities schedule

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Neighbors | Submitted.The Patriotic Pet Contest will return to the Fourth of July Festivities this year on the South Green, sponsored by Doctors Park Veterinary Clinic and South Mill Pet Care. Catch all the patriotic pets from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. with judging at 12:30 p.m. Pictured are Tucker and Charlie Mozzy.

The Canfield Fourth of July Committee is excited to announce the schedule for this year’s festivities to take place on July 4 in the Center of Canfield.

The Independence Day celebration begins early – registration for both the Half Mile Kids’ Race and the Firecracker 4 Miler kicks off at 7:30 a.m. in the Township Hall on the Green. The Kids’ Race around the Green takes off at 8:15 a.m. in front of Farmers National Bank. At 8:30 a.m. in front of the Dairy Queen, is the start of the Firecracker 4 Miler.

As families gather on the Green to view the parade, they can visit the booths and catch JD Eicher performing on the Gazebo from 9-10 a.m.

Parade participants begin assembling at the Fairgrounds, at 9:30 a.m. the Kids Bicycle Parade Judging begins, the floats are judged and at 10:10 a.m., Jim Queen and Mark Sabol officially launch the parade leaders. Show your support for all of our parade participants including our local veterans, elected officials, a contingent of antique automobiles and the Canfield Pride Marching Band.

Following the parade, join us at the Gazebo as we honor our Grand Marshal before JD Eicher returns for a post parade performance. Then head to the North Green for an array of free kids games, bounce-arounds and a petting zoo.

This year marks the return of the Patriotic Pet Contest on the South Green, sponsored by Doctors Park Veterinary Clinic and South Mill Pet Care. Catch all the patriotic pets from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m., with judging at 12:30 p.m.

There is also a food court open in the Farmers National Bank parking lot offering an array of goodies, all supporting local non-profit causes.