Many of the communities in Lincoln County will have Independence Day celebrations over the weekend.
Prague’s, sponsored by Prague Chamber of Commerce and the City of Prague, starts off in Prague Park on July 3 with a children’s parade at 9 a.m., followed by opening ceremonies at 9:30. Frog, turtle and other races, such as piggyback and wheelbarrow, will begin at 10 a.m. There will be free food and giveaways around lunch, followed by horseshoe and volleyball tournaments.
At 1 p.m., $1 swimming will be available at the Prague pool. The 4th will feature softball tournaments held at Moon Field, along with a golf tournament at the golf course both starting at 1p.m. A fireworks show starting at dark will end the activities.
Meeker will be hosting its annual Independence Day Celebration at Meeker Lake with turtle races, bounce houses, a barrel train, karaoke music and a fireworks show after dark. There will be several vendors in attendance along with local entertainment for the whole family. The Meeker Fire Department will be providing a limited amount of food so be sure to arrive in time to claim your hot dog and ice cream.
On the 4th, Chandler will be having its annual celebration at Bell Cow Lake, starting the fire works show at dusk.
Stroud’s celebration, cosponsored by GRDA and the Chamber of Commerce, will have its fireworks display in Foster Park starting at sundown and those living in Wellston will be able to light off fireworks in town on the 1st through the 4th until midnight.