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Skamania Mania Fishing TourneySkamania Mania Fishing TourneyBig steelhead fishing contest. Free, open to the public and no preregistration is required.
The BIG Parade & The Big Show
11:00 amThe BIG Parade & The Big ShowWelcome to the 55th Annual Michigan City Summer Festival Parade being held on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 at 11:00am and runs along Franklin Street from 10th Street to Ames Field.
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Patriotic Program
8:00 amPatriotic ProgramThe annual Patriotic Program takes place again this year at Millennium Plaza, on the west side of the entrance to Washington Park, at the Franklin Street bridge.
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2536, American Legion John Franklin Miller Post 37, American Legion Skwiat Post 451, and the Disabled American Veterans Post 23 will participate posting colors, and the VFW Post honor guard will fire a 21-gun salute, according to event chairman Justine Venice. The Indiana State Prison honor guard also has been invited.
Skamania Mania Fishing TourneySkamania Mania Fishing TourneyBig steelhead fishing contest. Free, open to the public and no preregistration is required.
Pro-Am Beach Volleyball TourneyPro-Am Beach Volleyball TourneyThe general public and all volleyball teams are invited to this event. For more details contact Ross Balling at 269-469-5831 or ross@evptour.com
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Spaghetti Dinner at the Senior Center
4:30 pm-7:30 pmSpaghetti Dinner at the Senior CenterThe Michigan City Senior Center again offers its annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30-7:30pm on Thursday, July 8th. Stick around for the FREE weekly Municipal Band Concert held at the Guy Foreman Amphitheatre at 8:00pm.
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Lakeview Fun DaysLakeview Fun DaysLakeview Fundays in Washington Park begins on Saturday, July 10th and runs through Sunday, July 11th when the weekend concludes with fireworks over Lake Michigan. Lakeview Fundays includes arts & crafts vendors, food & refreshments, entertainment, amusements by Sterling Crown & Vertical Edge, and a fabulous fireworks display.
Entertainment includes: Saturday, July 10th, Mistress (a local band playing classic rock music) at 6:00pm. On Sunday, welcome back a blast from the past, CROWHAVEN playing from 2-5pm, then the rockin sounds of SPELLBOUND from 6-9pm. Then finish up your day with FIREWORKS (starting at dusk).
Canoe & Kayak RaceCanoe & Kayak RaceFor more info, contact Shannon Eason at the MC Parks Dept at 219-873-1506 or by email at season@michigancityparks.com.
Cardboard Boat DashCardboard Boat DashFor more info, contact Ed Beutner @ Captain Ed’s Candy Store at 219-872-6294.
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Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
7:00 amFly-In Pancake BreakfastThe Michigan City Aviators Chapter 966 of the Experimental Aircraft Association in conjunction with the Michigan City Summer Festival and the Michigan City Municipal Airport announce its annual fly-in pancake breakfast at the Michigan City Airport. The Michigan City Airport is located on Highway 212 East of Michigan City. The breakfast will begin at 7:00am until Noon on Sunday, July 11.
FireworksFireworksFireworks are at dusk off the Washington Park Marina!
The Michigan City Summer Festival fireworks will be at dusk Sunday, July 11, capping several days of activities in Washington Park. Fireworks will be launched from the lighthouse pier over Lake Michigan. The show is expected to last 45 minutes.
Lakeview Fun DaysLakeview Fun DaysLakeview Fundays in Washington Park begins on Saturday, July 10th and runs through Sunday, July 11th when the weekend concludes with fireworks over Lake Michigan. Lakeview Fundays includes arts & crafts vendors, food & refreshments, entertainment, amusements by Sterling Crown & Vertical Edge, and a fabulous fireworks display.
Entertainment includes: Saturday, July 10th, Mistress (a local band playing classic rock music) at 6:00pm. On Sunday, welcome back a blast from the past, CROWHAVEN playing from 2-5pm, then the rockin sounds of SPELLBOUND from 6-9pm. Then finish up your day with FIREWORKS (starting at dusk).
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Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Cruise
10:00 amShake, Rattle & Roll Car CruiseThe annual Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Cruise will travel Michigan Blvd to Washington Park on Saturday, July 17, where it will be followed by the Street Dance.
Lineup begins at 10am at Sullar, 3700 E Michigan Blvd, and the cruise begins at 4pm. The bandPoint ‘n Fingers will perform at the street dance from 6-10pm in Washington Park.
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LaPorte County SymphonyLaPorte County SymphonyThe LaPorte Symphony returns to the Michigan City Summer Festival performing in concert at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park.
Skateboard Competition
1:30 pmSkateboard CompetitionBeginners: Registration 1:30PM - Contest 2:00PM
Intermediate Rregistration 2:30PM - Contest 3:00PM
Advanced: R egistration 4:00PM - Contest 4:30PM
Expert: R egistration 5:30 - Contest 6:00PM
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Soul Steppers Show Up Competition
4:00 pmSoul Steppers Show Up CompetitionThe Soul Steppers Drill Team Inc. in conjunction with the Michigan City Summer Festival will be hosting a Drill Team/Drumline competition on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Michigan City High School. The theme is "Show Up & Show Out", and this will be thelargest competition of its kind to be held in the state of Indiana! There will be between 10-15 drill teams accompanied by drumlines competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies and cash awards, with a special performance by Michigan City's own award winning Soul Steppers Drill Team. The teams will be traveling from as far away as Tennessee, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois with each bringing between 25-70 members. This is sure to be another summer explosive event filled with fun entertainment for everyone!! Tickets are $10.00. Children 5 and under free.
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