Schedule of events
Live on the Entertainment Stage

* Welcome by Mayor Phil Young – noon to 12:15 p.m. – Join in the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner” followed by event information and the Firecracker Trivia drawing.

* Splatter Sisters – 12:15 to 1 p.m. – “From start to finish, this concert is pure fun and entertainment for everyone, young and old.”
* Total Entertainment – 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. and 3:45 to 5 p.m. – Total Entertainment provides

music, contests and games for the whole family from tots to teens. Join in a limbo contest, silly dance contest, air guitar contest and more!

* SoulFire Band Funktastic 4 – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Eden Prairie High School students showcase their talent with a variety of musical genres.

* Jazz on the Prairie Big Band – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Enjoy pop and jazz music with that catchy big band sound.

* Eden Prairie Community Band – 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. – Enjoy a variety of patriotic musical selections performed by Eden Prairie’s own Community Band. Directed by Tom Maeck.

* Prairie Sensation Molly Peterson and Announcements – 7:45 to 8 p.m. – Announcements by Mayor Phil Young and a performance by the 2009 SoulFire Prairie Sensation winner, Molly Peterson, are planned.
* Synergy – 8 to 10 p.m. and 10:30 to 11 p.m. – Enjoy an eclectic mix of classic rock, R&B, Motown and current Top 40 hits. Synergy has performed all over the world.

Events and activities

* Baseball Association “Firecracker Classic” – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Softball Fields – Youth Baseball Association on Fields 1 to 4 with a game every 90 minutes.

* Sand Volleyball Tournament – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Register your team for the Power Division B and Upper C, and the Recreational Division D teams. Pool play followed by single round playoffs. T-shirts awarded to first-place teams in both divisions.

Registration fee: $50. Registration Deadline: June 26. For more information, contact Lyndell Frey at 952-949-8438 or lfrey@edenprairie.org.

* Police Command Van – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Beach Parking Lot – Visit with officers, test your knowledge of animal safety and experience fatal vision goggles which simulate chemical impairment.
* Park Activities – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Take advantage of the park’s amenities including the playground, tennis courts, skate park and sand volleyball courts. No reservations needed.

Concessions and Vendor Booths – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Beach Parking Lot – Experience the tastes of State Fair food right in Eden Prairie. Plus, visit the booths of community organizations and businesses and find out what’s happening around town.

* Kiddie Parade – 11:15 a.m. (meet at the Eden Prairie Community Center Front Plaza at 10:30) – Dress up yourself, your wagon, trike, bike and scooter as we celebrate the Fourth of July! Children ages 10 and younger, church groups, family, friends, clubs, daycares and associations are encouraged to participate. Line up at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center front plaza for pre-parade activities. Treat bags given to the first 400 kids participating.

* Jumpasaurus – Noon to 8 p.m. in the Beach Parking Lot – Tickets required. Sponsored by EP4Y (Eden Prairie 4 Youth). For more information, visit www.ep4y.org.

* K-9 Demo – 5 to 5:30 p.m. in the Softball Field No. 2 outfield – This is your chance to see K-9 teams in action! Watch as two of Eden Prairie’s finest duos – Brix and Officer Jess Irmiter, and Booker and Officer Tim Snetting – perform obedience and tactical response.

* Fun in the Sun Recreational Games – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the lawn by the Information Booth – Enjoy recreational games and relay races provided by the Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation summer staff. Games and relays could include a water balloon toss, egg and spoon relays, gunnysack, three-legged races and more. Activities are appropriate for youth 12 and younger. Parents and families welcome.

Festival of Fun at the hockey rink

* Carnival Games – From noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. – Win prizes at the Festival of Fun carnival game area. Eight games have been selected to test your skills. Tickets are required and can be purchased at the Information Booth and Festival of Fun entrance.
* Interactive Inflatable Fun – noon to 9:30 p.m. – Test your skills on a number of inflatables and interactive games including the Eurobungy, a waterslide, and the world’s largest inflatable slide, the Kraken. Tickets or unlimited ride wristbands required. Be
sure to wear your bathing suit and bring a towel!

* Arts and Crafts Tent – noon to 5 p.m. – A variety of make-and-take art, brought to you by the Eden Prairie Art Center. Tickets required.

* Fire Department Squirt House – 1 to 4 p.m. – Kids learn how a fire hose works by shooting water at a playhouse with revolving windows.

* Fire Safety House – 1 to 4 p.m. – Enter the Fire Safety House and learn about home safety and what to do when the fire alarm goes off. You can even practice escaping through a window in the house!

* Live Critters with the Outdoor Center – 1 to 4 p.m. – Enjoy hands-on learning about animals! Meet Outdoor Center rabbits Mugsy and Bugsy, along with a variety of reptiles and amphibians. Plus, enjoy learning opportunities with our Outdoor Center naturalist.
Source: City of Eden Prairie

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Questions?
For general questions about the event call 952-949-8441 (TTY: 952-949-8399) or visit edenprairie.org.