Par-tay!

Hey Y'all,
There's gonna be a party and everyone's invited!! Saturday - July 4th - Independence Day - All day. Come out and join the festivities as McAllen celebrates our Nation's 233rd Birthday.
The fun starts early, so no lazing around in the sack. Roll your patoozies out of bed, eat a hardy breakfast and head over to Archer Park (101 N. Broadway). The celebration begins at 8:15 with a Patriotic Program, a heartwarming ceremony that celebrates our Independence. Keynote Address will be by James A. McNair, American Legion Department of Texas Commander.
After the program, head down Main Street and stake out a piece of sidewalk and get ready for the 81st Annual Fourth of July Parade. This year's theme is "Saluting Everyday Heros." The parade begins at Jackson and Main and ends at Archer Park. Dignitaries, floats, antique cars, and marching groups make up just part of the 140+ units featured.
Now, you can wander back to Archer Park for an afternoon of fun activities including music, food & refreshment booths, games, arts & crafts and a special performance by Deborah Case Dance Studio. All of this lasts until 3:00 pm.
Now, it's decision time. Do you (A) head back to your own back yard and rev up the grill and load it with your favorite choice of meat (I prefer fajitas), add a stack of tortillas, pico de gallo, rice, beans, potato salad, cole slaw and something cold to wash it all down, or (B) head straight to Municipal Park for the Kiddie Carnival from 3:00 - 9:00 pm (More food booths available). Either way, don't forget to swing by the Municipal Pool (1921 N. Bicentennial) for the 31st Annual Aquafest Water Show which starts at 6:30pm. Put the kiddos in their swimsuits and let them meet Goldie & Gus, enter the splash contest, relays and coin toss. (Mom, they'll be clean & cool and you won't have the hassle of the Saturday night bath). After Aquafest, don't call it a night quite yet. The Concert in the Sky Fourth of July fireworks display is set to begin at 9:00pm at the Municipal Park (2100 Tamarack). Don't forget to tune your radios into Entravision Radio station on your FM dial and BMP Radio stations on the AM dial for a medley of patriotic music that will accompany the fireworks display.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July. Remember, Buckle up, don't drink and drive, and if you choose to use firecrackers, do so safely. Happy Birthday U.S.A.