In Clawson, July 4th isn't just about fireworks.
This year, the Clawson 4th of July celebration extends as early as June 26 with an ice cream social and as diverse as to include a blood drive. It's a time of year which represents the community of Clawson.
Here's a look at festivities this year. To view the schedule as a PDF, visit clawsonparade.com. All events are at City Park unless otherwise noted:
Wednesday, June 26
7:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social7:30 p.m. South Oakland Concert Band
Saturday, June 29
11 a.m. Kiddie Parade (Sponsored by the GFWC Clawson Juniors)11:30 a.m. Kiddie Games
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Coney Day (Sponsored by the Clawson Troy Optimist Club)
Sunday, June 30
7 p.m. Free 1 Mile Fun Run7:30 p.m. 5K Freedom Run
Monday, July 1
1 to 7 p.m. Clawson Community Blood Drive - Clawson City Hall Community CenterWednesday, July 3
3 to 9 p.m. Bonus Night with Amusement Rides, Food Concessions and EntertainmentThursday, July 4
7 to 11 a.m. Herb Glenn Memorial Pancake Breakfast at Clawson United Methodist Church7:45 to 9 a.m. Firecracker Mile at Clawson Shopping Center
8:45 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony – Gazebo by Library
9 a.m. Parade begins at Clawson Shopping Center; Ends at City Park
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arts and Crafts Fair
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Midway Area Open - $2 Entry Fee; Fee for Ride Tickets (Entertainment and Fireworks Provided by your $2 Entry Fee)
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Midway Area – Free Attractions.
11 a.m. Horse show and photos with horses
12 noon Clawson Junior Boys Baseball All Star Game and Clawson Jr. Boys (Ages 9-10) Novice All Star Game
12 noon to 4 p.m. Skateboard Exhibition – Clawson Skatepark Project
1 p.m. Water Battle – Clawson Fire Dept. versus Troy Fire Dept.
2 p.m. Clawson Junior Boys Baseball All Star Game and Clawson Jr. Boys (Ages 11-12) Novice All Star Game
2 p.m. Annual Mother/Daughter Softball Games – at Schalm School
2 to 4 p.m. Old Time Games – Midway Area
7 p.m. Winners announced/Cash prizes awarded to top 3 finishers in Clawson Beautiful Baby Contest
10 p.m. (Dusk) Fireworks
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