Fourth of July Activities
PARKS AND RECREATION
The annual fireworks display has a NEW location!
We are excited to announce an improved fireworks display, set to music, to be shot off outside of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo arena!
Spectators can enjoy the show from the viewing area highlighted in green, which includes the west grandstand bleachers and the horse barn area extending to 8th street.
OLD FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Location: Eisenhower Park, Abilene
7:00 a.m.
Tournament Registrations Begin
Located at the large Shelter House near the basketball courts.
Opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes 15 minutes prior to event start.
7:45 a.m.
Flag Raising
8:00 a.m.
Register for Pedal Power Tractor Pull (Ages: 4 – 12) @ Show barn
Start 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament ($20/per team)
Start Mud Volleyball Tournament ($30.00/per team)
9:00 a.m.
Register for Baby Beauty ($5/child) @ Bandshell
Start Pedal Power Tractor Pull @ Show Barn
Start 4 on 4 Sand Volleyball Tournament ($20/per team)
Start Cornhole Tournament ($10/per team) NEW
Start Pickleball Tournament ($10/per team) NEW
10:00 a.m.
Start Baby Beauty
Start waterproof & glitter tattoos with Color Me Crazy Face Painting
Face painting
11:00 a.m.
Frog & Turtle Races
11:30 a.m.
Hot Wheel Races
Noon
Pie Eating Contest
Start Pool Activities **Pre-Registration not required
12:30 p.m.
BBQ Contest
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Free Swim at Abilene Municipal Pool
8:00 p.m.
Start City Band performance at Bandshell
9:45 p.m.
Fireworks Shot from Rodeo Stadium Grounds NEW LOCATION
