Sandwich Freedom Days to feature parade, fireworks

The city of Sandwich’s annual Freedom Days celebration will take place Saturday, July 3, and will feature a parade through downtown capped off with a fireworks display in the evening.

Here is an update on the parade and fireworks as provided by the Sandwich Park District, the event organizers:

The parade will step off at 10 a.m. Lineup will start at 8:30 a.m. at the west gate at the Sandwich Fair grounds. Enter at the far west entrance (Gate 4), 1401 Suydam Road. Registration for the parade concluded June 18.

Parade judging categories are Best Nonprofit/Civic Entry and Best For-Profit Business Entry. Park district judges will select overall best, second place, third place and funniest.

Other parade rules:

• Wrapped candy and/or promotional items may be handed out but not thrown from moving vehicles or floats.

Fireworks display

Fireworks will begin at dusk July 3, set off on the Sandwich Fair grounds. The display will be visible throughout the city.

Rain date for the fireworks is Saturday, July 10.

Note: this year’s Freedom Days 5K has been canceled.

If you or your business are interested in sponsorship opportunities, call the park district at 815-786-8044 or email sandwichparkdistrict@comcast.net.