The Haysville Times
By Angie Gumm
Haysville will celebrate 4th of July with a bang starting next Friday at 6:15 p.m. when the Youth Fire Cracker Parade kicks off at City Hall. Children up to 12 years old will have the chance to wear costumes, deck out their bicycles and come out to participate in the annual event.
Saturday will have a full day of events. Teens and adult citizens can start celebrating at 8:00 in the morning by competing in the Coed Sand Volleyball Tournament, and the whole town can enjoy the City Parade at 9 a.m.
The All-American Fishing Derby begins at 10 a.m. at Riggs Park. This event is for kids 14 and younger, and this year, Mini-Stop has donated a bicycle for the derby winner.
After a fun day of sports and activity, hungry patriots can satisfy their appetites Saturday evening at the Pig Out in the Park starting at 5. Hamburgers, pork burgers, and hotdogs along with side dishes will be served at the event.
The evening celebration includes the Fireworks Festival, featuring a talent show, games and a tattoo parlor! The Citizen of the Year will be announced at 7 p.m., and afterwards, area favorite Against the Grain will perform until 10 o’clock. Attendants can enjoy a dish of ice cream while listening to the band.
On Sunday, with a free can of food, citizens can celebrate with a free swim at the Water Carnival at the Dewey Gunzelman pool from noon to 6 p.m.
At 9:45 that night, the Haysville skies will light up with the annual Haysville Fireworks Show over the baseball field.
“There will be activities for all ages,” said Mayor Bruce Armstrong. “People can look for a fun time.”
For more information call the City at 529-5900.