4th of July & America 250 Celebration

🇺🇸 America 250 – Independence Day Celebration 🇺🇸
📍 Location: Downtown Anna & Anna City Park
📅 Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
🕘 Time: All-Day Celebration | Parade • Games • Music • Fireworks

Join us for a day filled with patriotic fun as Union County celebrates America’s 250th birthday! 🎉

Event Schedule

🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — America 250 Parade
🇺🇸 The parade concludes at Anna City Park, leading into a day packed with food and festivities!
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🎪 Park Activities & Games
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch & Vendors Open
Indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks, Shriners, Kiwanis, along with shaded seating, water stations, and yard games!
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM — Patriotic Games & Activity Zone
📍 New Ballfields at Anna City Park
🎯 Participate in exciting games and tournaments including:
• Egg & Spoon Races
• Potato Sack Races
• Three-Legged Races
• Tug-of-War
• Cornhole Tournament
• Horseshoes
• Badminton
• 🌭 Hot Dog Eating Contest
• 🐶 Wiener Dog Races

🐕 2:45 PM — Wiener Dog Races
Watch mini, standard, and mixed small-breed heats!
🌭 3:15 PM — Hot Dog Eating Contest
Hosted by Sinisi’s in the Pavilion Area
🏆 3:45 PM — Championship Rounds & Final Fun Races
Winners announced and prizes awarded!

🎶 Evening Entertainment
🕔 5:00–9:00 PM — Live Music in the Park
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a cozy evening!
🇺🇸 6:30–7:00 PM — America 250 Recognition Ceremony
Honoring veterans and recognizing sponsors & community partners
🎆 Dusk (~9:00 PM) — Spectacular Fireworks Show

Event Details

🎟️ Admission: FREE
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly | All Ages Welcome
🪑 Lawn chairs & blankets are encouraged
🌧️ Rain or Shine
📣 Calling all Dachshund owners, parade participants, and volunteers! Message us directly if you’d like to get involved.

Come join us to celebrate America 250 with pride, tradition, and a day full of fun in Anna! 🇺🇸✨

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