2011 Tri-Lakes Independence Day Festival

Featuring
Monument Parade And Street Fair & Palmer Lake Fireworks - July 4th

"The Best Small Town Celebration In America!"

Your Fun and Fireworks provided by Kiwanis Parade Committee, Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee, and the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Schedule of Events
Wednesday May 11th
5:00PM - 8:00PM - Fireworks fundraiser spaghetti dinner at The Depot in Palmer Lake.
Adults: Spaghetti & garlic bread $7.50 Salad $1.50 Children: (12 and under) $5.50
For reservations call the Depot at 719-481-4886 or Mary at 719-213-6349

Saturday June 4th
11:00AM - 1:00AM - Fireworks fundraiser at Pinz in Palmer Lake (Bowling Tournament, Barbeque, Garden Tractor and Remote Control Tractor Pull, Face Painting, Kids Bounce House, Car Show, Music, and a silent and live auction.)

Saturday July 2nd
7PM- Barn Dance, Sibell's Barn - Front Street -Monument

Sunday July 3rd
1:00PM-3:00PM - 30th Annual Fun Run - Palmer Lake Trailhead - Palmer Lake
Same day packet pick-up.
Chip Timing by Colorado Race Timing.
Contact Melissa Mattea at m_mattea@yahoo.com for more information.

Monday July 4th
7AM- Pancake Breakfast - St Peter's Church -Monument
7:30AM - Parade line-up begins - Old Denver Hwy -Monument
8:30AM - Parade Entry Judging Begins - Monument
9:30AM - Children's Parade Begins -Monument
10:00AM - Main Parade begins - Monument
11:00AM - Street Fair begins - Monument
11:00AM - Tractor Pull begins - County Line Rd - Palmer Lake
11:00AM - Palmer Lake Festival begins - Palmer Lake
12:00PM - Live Music begins - Palmer Lake
12:00PM - Flag Disposal Ceremony - Limbach Park - Monument
12:00PM - Tractor Pull begins - County Line Rd - Palmer Lake
2:00PM - Live Music begins - Palmer Lake
2:00PM - 3:30PM - Reckless (band)
5:00PM - 6:30PM - Rich Owens (band)
6:30PM - 8:00PM - Young Austin & No Difference (band)
8:00PM - 9:30PM - Trademark Infringement (band)
8:30PM - Balloon Lift-Off (2500 Balloon release in honor of Della Gray. Wish cards for $2.00 can be bought at the Palmer Lake Town Hall or the Palmer Lake Country Store. The fireworks committee will provide a balloon to attach your card to on the 4th in Palmer Lake.)
9:15PM - Palmer Lake Fireworks Extravaganza - Tune your radio to 92.9FM the PEAK to listen to live broadcast choreographed to the Palmer Lake Fireworks Show

Barn Dance - Hosted by Si and Dorothy Sibell, sponsored by the Historic Monument Merchants Association. 7PM-Midnight. Admission Fee - $10 per person
$15 per couple. All proceeds go to Wounded Warriors. Reckless will perform, beer, wine, and soda available. ID required for alcohol.
Contact - Si or Dorothy 719-481-3382

Ride The Bus - Transportation is sponsored by Kiwanis and Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Shuttle buses(District 38 yellow school buses) will shuttle event attendees from parking facilities to Vitamin Cottage 8AM - 10AM July 3rd. Parking areas are located at LPHS, Monument Park and Ride, and PRHS. Eating, drinking, or smoking is not allowed. You may bring strollers, coolers, and folding chairs on the bus. A donation of $1 per person is appreciated to help pay the cost of operating the buses. Return trips begin at 12PM-2PM. No shuttle to Palmer Lake after parade.
Contact - Patrick 719-488-8111

29th Annual Fun Run - Sponsored by Palmer Lake Elementary PTO. Register at www.july4funrun.com
Cost - age 15 and under $12, age 16 and up $23. Pick up your packets at Palmer Lake Elementary School July 1^st 3:30PM-7:30PM. On site registration 6AM at Palmer Lake Park, cost $30. Chip timing by Your Cause Sports. Kids fun run after main run. Participants may return to start by shuttle. No shuttle to Palmer Lake after parade. All proceeds go to PLES PTO.
Contact - Maria Brown 719-481-8817 or www.july4funrun.com

Pancake Breakfast - Sponsored by St Peter's Knights of Columbus. 7AM-10AM. Breakfast served with pancakes, eggs, sausage, and juice. $6 for adults, $4 for kids. Proceeds go to charity. Coffee is free.
Contact - Mark Yoder 719-964-9770

4th of July Parade - "Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave" Sponsored by Monument Hill Kiwanis. July 3rd children's parade starts at 9:30AM at Lincoln and Jefferson Streets, main parade begins at 10AM in Downtown Monument.
Contact - Don Johnson 719-302-1979/Patrick Quinlan 719-488-8111
www.monumenthillseroma.org

Street Fair - July 4th. Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Set-up is by 9AM. Fair is open from 11AM-3PM. Vendors, Food, & Craft Booths.
Contact - The Chamber 719-3282 email - info@trilakeschamber.com
www.trilakeschamber.com

Garden Tractor Pull - Garden Tractors from 1952 and earlier pull weighted sleighs over a measured course, greatest distance determines winner. Park at the gazebo and take a free hayride to and from the event on County Line Rd. New this year, we will have a kiddie garden tractor pull on Sunday the 4th. All kidparticipants will receive a trophy!
Contact - Al Goodman 719-440-1105

What A Blast - Sponsored by the Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee. Noon July 3rd and 11AM July 4th. Runs until dusk in downtown Palmer Lake at the lakeside near the ballfield. The event presents live music by several local bands. 3rd - 'Matt & Miles', 'Young Austin and No Difference', 'Cry of a Giant', and 'Jack Daddy'. 4th - 'Rich Owens', 'Last Minute', Dirty Old Men', 'Trademark Infringement', and 'At a Loss'. Each band plays for about 2 hours. Palmer Lake will also have vendors, kids games, bounce house, climbing wall and zip line, and much more! The finale will be the spectacular fireworks display over Palmer Lake!
Contact - Rhonda 719-460-3496

The Best Small Town Fireworks Show In America - Sponsored by the Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee the show begins at dusk by the lake side. Tune in to 92.9 at 9PM to hear the music choreographed to our fireworks. The entire show and associated costs are funded by donations only. The committee actively
seeks donations to help pay for the celebration.