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2 Mile Firecracker Race

Excelsior Commons: start/finish

10K Firecracker Race

Excelsior Commons: start/finish

Sand Castle Building Contest

Public Beach: Excelsior Commons

Patriotic Popsicle Social

Sponsored by Dick Osgood. Near the Bandshell. While supplies last.

Kids’ Patriotic Parade

Begins at 540 Lake Street; ends in the Commons

Kids’ Climbing Wall

Near the Baseball Diamond ($3 per climb)

Kids’ Fishing Contest

Excelsior Commons shoreline (folo the signs)

Hak!

Hugh Gilmore, Andy Coldwell, Kyle Strohmaier, and Zach Dimond make up the Twin Cities blues and rock band HAK. Influenced by artists such as The Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, The Beatles, and Cream, HAK’s sound is akin to that of classic rock. Together for nearly 7 years, the members of HAK have achieved a level of cohesiveness and musical prowess unrivaled by other musicians of the same age. The band released its second album, Greg Minds Think Alike, in 2007. If you like blues, classic rock, or alternative music, you'll enjoy the solid and classy style of HAK.

Alison Scott & Kevin Bowe

when alison sits at the piano and sings her songs, from dramatic ballads to sexy funk and r & b, audiences truly resonate right along with her; singers this strong are rare, but those who are true songwriters as well are almost extinct! alison's remarkable songwriting and drop dead gorgeous vocals channel the same spirits as carole king, patty griffin, bonnie raitt and other keepers of music's true flame. but her unique style is so powerful that once you've heard her, you'll recognize her sound forever, every time you hear it.



4th of July Schedule
8 am	2 Mile Firecracker Race	Excelsior Commons: start/finish

8:30	10K Firecracker Race	Excelsior Commons: start/finish

9-10:45	Sand Castle Building Contest	Public Beach: Excelsior Commons

10-Noon	Patriotic Popsicle Social	Sponsored by Dick Osgood. Near the Bandshell. While supplies last.

11-11:30	Kids’ Patriotic Parade	Begins at 540 Lake Street; ends in the Commons

11:00-4:00	Kids’ Climbing Wall	Near the Baseball Diamond ($3 per climb)

12:00-1:00	Kids’ Fishing Contest	Excelsior Commons shoreline (folo the signs)
318 Café Stage in the Bandshell. Sponsored by MediaCom Communications
1:00-2:00	Hak! Hugh Gilmore, Andy Coldwell, Kyle Strohmaier, and Zach Dimond make up the Twin Cities blues and rock band HAK. Influenced by artists such as The Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, The Beatles, and Cream, HAK’s sound is akin to that of classic rock. Together for nearly 7 years, the members of HAK have achieved a level of cohesiveness and musical prowess unrivaled by other musicians of the same age. The band released its second album, Greg Minds Think Alike, in 2007. If you like blues, classic rock, or alternative music, you'll enjoy the solid and classy style of HAK.

2:30-3:45	The Wars of 1812 wikipedia cites at least five wars taking place in 1812, leaving this bellicose quartet one member shy of being fully representative, but you'll quickly forgive them for any historical inaccuracies after they take the stage. their introspective song-writing shows maturity beyond their years while revealing a musical tradition firmly rooted in the beatles, nods to the alt-country sounds of ryan adams and t. rex, and a modern pop finish that's all their own." -joe ritchie

4:15-5:30	Bojono: Boyd Lee, Joe Cruz and Noah Hoehn sophistication, refinement, blazing guitar/mandolin and one hell of a voice combine to form one of the best acoustic groups around known simply by their names, boyd lee and joe cruz. the two weave a gorgeous musical tapestry from folk, latin, pop, jazz and rock, complementing each other intuitively - boyd's voice soaring overhead and his rhythms acting like a drummer while joe's lead guitar/mandolin blazes a trail that leaves the audience exhausted and spent.

6:15-7:45	Alison Scott & Kevin Bowe when alison sits at the piano and sings her songs, from dramatic ballads to sexy funk and r & b, audiences truly resonate right along with her; singers this strong are rare, but those who are true songwriters as well are almost extinct! alison's remarkable songwriting and drop dead gorgeous vocals channel the same spirits as carole king, patty griffin, bonnie raitt and other keepers of music's true flame. but her unique style is so powerful that once you've heard her, you'll recognize her sound forever, every time you hear it.
THE BIG SHOW ON THE BIG STAGE
8:30	Presentation of the Colors	Members of the American Legion Post 259

8:33 – 9:40	Minnesota Orchestra Concert	With Associate Conductor Sarah Hatsuko Hicks.

9:50	21-gun Salute & Taps	American Legion Post 259

10:00	Fireworks Show	The Scott & Theresa Zerby Family, Official Starters.

10:30-11:59	Clean up and close-down	Please be nice and help us clean up!
Times are approximate. Raindate for fireworks only: July 5th at dusk.
NOTES: The Chamber plans to sell a selection of fun merchandise from its tent on vendor row. All proceeds will go to Fireworks Fund. The Hospitality Table will be to one side of the Main Stage. Food and beverages are compliments of Byerly’s, provided exclusively to members of the Minnesota Orchestra and their staff. The Trash Patrol will be headed by Mr. Jon Guy and his team of volunteers. Please throw your trash in receptacles provided. The softball infield may be cordoned off for reserve seating for the families of the South Lake Minnetonka Police, the Excelsior Fire District and any military veterans who request special seating. PARKING: Lyman Park parking lot (Water St.) will be available for free parking from 7 a.m –11 p.m. on July 4th. Absolutely no overnight parking permitted. Violators will be ticketed and ultimately towed. We implore the public to leave personal fireworks at home. Do NOT bring fireworks into any public area, especially Excelsior Commons. Dogs are better left at home, away from frightening sounds of fireworks. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Excelsior Commons. Access to Lake and West Lake streets will be strictly limited; the streets will not be available for parking except to residents with passes. This is for the safety of the public per instructions from local law enforcement officials. Please park in public parking lots and on streets where parking is permitted; do not park on private property without owner’s authorization. Corporate Sponsors of the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration 2008 Coldwell Banker Burnet-Excelsior Cub Foods Lake Minnetonka Association Maynard’s Minnetonka Portable Dredging Excel Boat Club City of Shorewood City of Excelsior City of Greenwood City of Deephaven City of Tonka Bay BayView Event Center & Queen of Excelsior Xcel Energy TCF Bank-Excelsior Wells Fargo Bank-Excelsior Mediacom Communications Paradise Charter Cruises Lakeshore Weekly News Byerly’s of Chanhassen American Family Insurance/Terry Roeser Agency Bridgewater Bank Excelsior Family Dental Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics Ridgeview Excelsior Clinic Lake Minnetonka Charter Boat Assn. Lifetime Chiropractic Knewtson Health Group Rotary Club of Excelsior Lyman Lumber Company Foundation Allied Waste Hour Glass Cleaners Color Center Carpet One Howard’s Point Marina Beacon Bank Jake O’Connor’s Public House Dick Osgood South Lake-Excelsior Chamber of Commerce