Thursday, July 3, 2014

Dorchester's Fourth Of July Schedule


It's no secret: Dorchester has one of the very best July 4th celebrations in southeast Nebraska. It's an annual tradition that draws in folks from near and far, including alumni and friends and family from across the country.

Below is the schedule of Dorchester's 2014 Independence Day celebration as announced by the Dorchester 4th of July Committee.

Residents and out-of-town visitors will find plenty of things to do in Dorchester, without the hurried crowds of Seward or Lincoln. 

Of course, the highlight of the day comes after dark with the famous fireworks show, which has been pleasing crowds for two decades. 

Dorchester's 4th of July Celebration
2014 Schedule of Events
All Day .................... Food and drinks at City Slickers/Joe's Place.
11 a.m.- 7 p.m. .............. Sons of American Legion BBQ (at Legion)
11 a.m. ................... Auxiliary and Jr. Auxiliary Pie and Ice Cream Social/Raffle (at Legion)
1-6 p.m. .................... Saline County Museum/Tribute to the Past (Open to public)

1 p.m. ............................. "Show and Shine" on Main Street. Autos, tractors of any year. (South of Tyser's Repair)

2 p.m. ............................. Bingo at Community Building

4 p.m. ............................. Kiddy Tractor Pull. South of City Slickers. (Sponsored by Farmers Co-Op.  Registration begins at 3:30 p.m.  Participants must register.)

4:30-6:30 ................... Farmers' Market within church parking lot.

7 p.m. ............................. Parade (Line-up begins at 6:30 at Co-Op parking lot north of elevator.  Bring a description of your entry.  For more, e-mail pegbergmeyer@yahoo.com)
10 p.m. ............................ Fireworks at Nerud Field.  (Alternate date is July 5 in case of inclement weather.)

Firework sales are currently taking place south of the Dorchester Fire Hall.  All proceeds go to support the Dorchester fireworks show on July 4.

Also, $1 Husker football raffle tickets are being sold at the fireworks stand south of the fire hall, as well as the American Legion.  The tickets were donated by First State Bank - Dorchester Branch.  Winner will be announced July 4 at 10 p.m. at Nerud Field.  Need not be present to win. 

Dorchester's 4th of July celebration depends on private support. Dorchester area residents and friends of Dorchester are encouraged to send their donations to: 

First State Bank
4th of July Celebration
P.O. Box 264
Dorchester, NE 68343


9 comments:

  1. So excited!!! Is there a parade theme this year?

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  2. My family thanks the Dorchester Times blog for doing services like printing the 4th of July schedule. With no town website, you guys and gals do a fabulous job of filling the void.

    Thank you!

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  3. This years Parade Theme is anything Patriotic/Red, White & Blue. We don't require any preregistration for the parade, just bring a description to the Coop parking lot, around 6:15 - 6:45. We usually have a great crowd, so we lets give them a good show, decorate your bicycles, cars, tractors, or make a float. Peg Bergmeyer & Judy Schweitzer, Parade Organizers.

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  4. What about the co-ed softball tournament?

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  5. Don't know anything about a tournament. Guess the organizers didn't take time to alert the 4th of july committee or the bloggsters.

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  6. There will be a Co ed softball tournament the 3rd and 4th of July.

    For contact information contact Jared Jensen 402 641 1154.

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    1. Come on Jensen get it together

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  7. Had a nice time at Bingo today...didn't win, but had fun. Too bad some people don't know how to be quiet and talk when numbers are being called. Yes it's for fun, but need to hear. Plan to go again next year :)

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  8. the fireworks display was awsome!!! the guys had great timing and the music was nice. good job!!

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