(Exira) The 159th annual Exira Fourth of July Celebration starts today. The festivities have become a tradition for residents, former residents, and people living outside the community. Exira Community Club President Abby Rasmussen says the theme this year is “Reflections.”
One of the many highlights of the Fourth of July Celebration in Exira is the Parade, which starts at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. This year’s Parade grand marshalls are Char and Greg Binter.
On Wednesday, Scott’s Amusement will open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Community Club Beer Garden will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the community barbeque will be open from 5 p.m. until the food is gone. Radio Rangers will be at the Gazebo from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the Band “Chasing Nickel” will perform from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.
The Annual Parade Highlights the activities on July 4 starting at 10:30 a.m., along with a Bag Tournament, a Kid’s Tractor Pull, and the Grand River Rodeo at Kickapoo Park at 6:30 p.m. The Fireworks Display will begin at dusk at the Spartan Football Field.
The festivities continue on Friday and Saturday and finish on Sunday with a church service at City Park and Alumni Coffee at 2:00 p.m.
