Adrian Optimist Club is gearing up for the 4th of July

The Adrian Optimist Club is holding its annual Independence Day Celebration this year with some changes and new activities. This year, the activities will be held on Saturday, July 3.

The celebration begins with the ever popular parade, starting at 10:30 a.m. This year, the Grand Marshal for the parade is Pat Oates. All of the daytime activities will take place in or around the air-conditioned Adrian Optimist Community Building. The truck and tractor pull (7pm) and fireworks display in the evening will take place at the Adrian City Park as always. The famous Independence Day pork chop meal, along with burgers and other picnic fare, will begin following the parade. Entertainment has been scheduled between dinner and the start of Bingo at 2:00 p.m. As of press time, the Dance Craze will be performing, and other entertainment has not yet been confirmed. Outside, there will be all kinds of activities for the kids until 5:00pm. This year, there will be a 25-foot tall rock climbing wall, 10 inflatable rides, some of which involve water, a water spray curtain by the Adrian Fire Department face-painting, balloon animals, sno-cones, etc.

Adrian Optimist Club President Brad Jennings said, "All year long, the people of Adrian and the surrounding area support the Optimist Club in our efforts to benefit youth, whether it be through youth programs, educational funding, or whatever means may be required. This is our one opportunity to give back to the community, and it’s an annual celebration that everyone in the Club looks forward to providing." Everyone is invited to come and join the fun as Adrian celebrates America’s birthday and our freedom that is the envy of the world.