Join the gang together and enter a float in the old-fashioned parade, complete with patriotic music, candy, floats and lots of fun!  Right before the parade, the Platte Valley Kiwanis Club will offer lots of goodies at their famous baked goods auction. 

Stay for the Wild West Shootout just after the parade in front of the Hotel Wolf.  This short melodrama includes saloon girls, villains, heroes and even gunshots (blanks)! 

The fun continues all afternoon, with great eats, poker run, car show, fine arts as well as various crafts vendors and booths, and more!  BBQ picnic held at the American Legion, with plenty for the kids to do.  Fireworks will be displayed in Saratoga at the "Old Baldy Club" and in Encampment at the John McClure Memorial Ball Field.  All fireworks will begin at dusk. 

SCHEDULE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

           local crafters selling their wares on Main Street across from the Post Office

           also Saturday 9 am-2pm

           sponsored by WYOLD Aspen Studio and Blackhawk Gallery

           also Saturday 10 am-3 pm

           downtown corner of Bridge and Main Streets

           fundraiser for Platte Valley Kiwanis Club

           lineup starts at Walnut Street & Hwy 130 (By Amerigas)

           route goes North on the Highway until Bridge Street

           sponsored by American Legion-- enter the parade by calling 307-326-9600

          starts at American Legion, ends at Whistle Pig

          for cars and motorcycles

          fundraiser for American Legion

               Entry Form

           sponsored by Platte Valley Knights Car Club

           6-7 pm - Car Show Vote Tally and Awards Presentation

          BBQ with all the fixins', music by "Horney Toads"

          fun activities for the kids - dunk tank, swimming area, games, pie throwing

          courtesy of Old Baldy Club