SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2019 | 11A
Florence Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July line-up of events
“It is with great pleasure
the Florence Area Cham-
ber of Commerce presents
its annual Independence
Day celebration. Come
Thursday, July 4, for a day
of old-fashioned family fun
and games, pie- and wa-
termelon-eating contests,
food, music and one of the
best fireworks shows on the
coast,” Chamber director
Bettina Hannigan said.
The pyrotechnic extrav-
aganza will launch from
Port of Siuslaw property at
the east end of Historic Old
Town Florence. This makes
it possible for the most peo-
ple possible to see the show
and gives the display extra
depth and drama by reflect-
ing off the river.
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tion is the annual pie- and
watermelon-eating contests
along the boardwalk at the
east end of Old Town.
This year, these events
are sponsored by Habitat
for Humanity. Sign-ups be-
gin at noon with the contest
starting at 1 p.m. The con-
tests are free and open to
several age groups.
Coast Radio KCST 106.9
FM will broadcast patriot-
ic music to accompany the
fireworks show.
The fireworks begin at 10
p.m.
For the past several years,
contributions from local
businesses and individuals
have enabled the Chamber
to present its outstanding
fireworks show that draws
thousands of spectators to
Florence.
Key sponsors this year
include: Aero Legends Bi-
plane Rides, the City of
Florence, Florence Antiques
& Coast Jewelers, The River
House Inn, The Old Town
Inn, Friends of the Florence
Events Center and Three
Rivers Casino Resort.
The Chamber is still hop-
ing to raise an additional
$4,000 to underwrite the
full cost of the show. Local
businesses and the gen-
eral public can learn how
to make financial contri-
butions by contacting the
Chamber at 541-997-3128
or by visiting Florence-
Chamber.com and clicking
the Events tab.
“The 4th of July is a spe-
cial day for Americans to
celebrate our nation’s birth-
day and honor the patrio-
tism of those who made our
independence
possible,”
said Hannigan. “Econom-
ic conditions have been
difficult for many smaller
communities to continue
to fund a fireworks display,
but our Chamber board is
committed to maintaining
this long-standing tradition
in Florence.”
There will be other public
events all around town as
well. Contact the Florence
Area Chamber of Com-
merce for more details at
541-997-3128, info@Flor-
enceChamber.com or Flor-
enceChamber.com.
Following Thursday’s cel-
ebration, on Saturday, July
6, is the annual Wings &
Wheels classic airplane and
car show. The event takes
place at the Florence Mu-
nicipal Airport, 2000 King-
wood St.
Now known as The Mike
Groshong Memorial Wings
and Wheels Show, the event
is named for its late found-
er, organizer, and enthusias-
tic classic car buff.
Organizers say this is
one of the most entertain-
ing classic car and airplane
shows in Oregon.
In addition to more than
100 cars, including the
Central Oregon Coast Brit-
ish Car Club, there are an-
tique and hot rod airplanes,
historic military vehicles
and current Coast Guard,
police, fire and ambulance
displays.
Exhibitions, food, live
music and more than 20
local and regional groups
with displays and activities
for the whole family runs
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A $2 donation is request-
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ANNUAL FLORENCE FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA!
Showtime 10-10:30 p.m.
Port of Siuslaw Park
and Old Town Area
Nopal & Bay Streets
This year the fi reworks will be
fully-synchronized with patriotic
music to be broadcast on
KCST 106.9FM - Coast Radio
throughout the Florence area.
Come early to stake out your viewing
spot and enjoy music from
8-10:30 p.m. with Wayne Sharpe of
KCST 106.9FM - Coast Radio during
their live remote in the
Port of Siuslaw marina parking lot.
Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Celebration
Aero Legends
City of Florence
Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers
River House Inn/Old Town Inn
Three Rivers Casino
Friends of the Florence Events Center