"Old Glory Days" Celebration 2011

"THANK YOU!!" to all of those who worked so hard to plan and participate in this years' Old Glory Days events!!

2011 Event Information

JUNE 25 - JULY 4, 2011

Sports Tournaments

Golf Tournament
Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2, 2011 will be our annual Golf Tournament held at Schneiter's Riverside Golf Course. This will be a four person scramble. The fee is $36.00 for 18 holes. Reserve your tee time by calling Schneiter's Golf at 801-399-4636.

Baby Contest
JUNE 30, 2011- If you have little ones, enter them in our annual Baby Contest! There will be two age groups and judging times - 6 to 13 months, 5:00 p.m. & 14 to 24 months, 6:00 p.m. Participation is free. Open to Riverdale children only (non-residents and businesses not eligible). Register online or at the Community Center.
For more details, to print a registration form or to register online click here.

Pumpers vs. Porkers Softball
JULY 1, 2011 - Come and see our Police take on the Firefighters in a fun game of softball. The game takes place at the ball diamond next to the Community Center at 6:00 p.m.

Movie in the Park
Bring the family to watch a movie in the park on Saturday, July 2, 2011. It will be held in the lower area of Riverdale Park. The movie will be 'Dreamer". The event is free. The show starts at dusk.

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011

Sunrise Service
Start the day off right by attending our annual Sunrise Service and Flag Raising Ceremony in Riverdale Park at the new amphitheater at 7:00 a.m.

Lions Club Breakfast
The most important meal of the day! From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. the Lions Club will hold their annual fundraiser breakfast at the Riverdale Park bowery. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12. All proceeds go to charity.

5K Run/Walk
Get your exercise in early by joining the 5K Run/Walk at the Red Church parking lot, 1000 West 4400 South. Check in begins at 6:30 a.m. with the Walk starting at 7:15 a.m. and the Run starting at 7:30 a.m. T-shirts given to the first 300 who pre-register. Participants must pre-register. Forms are online or at the Community Center. No cost for residents, $5 for non-residents.
Participants MUST pre-register. Do NOT register the day of the race!
To print a registration form click here.

Old Glory Days Parade
Bicycle Decorating Event: Children can come decorate their bicycle the Saturday before the parade on July 2, 2011 at the upper Riverdale Park near the Community Center at 6:00 pm.

The 'Pedals & Paws' Children's Parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. Children are invited to ride a bike or walk a pet in the Riverdale Pedals & Paws Parade. Participants will gather at the corner of 700 West and 4400 South at 8:30 am. All pets must remain on a leash and be walked by a responsible person. Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please make arrangements to meet with your child immediately following the parade. Call 801-621-6084 for questions. No registration is needed to participate in the Children's Parade.

The Old Glory Days Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. The parade route will run west along 4400 South starting at 700 West going to Parker Drive and then north to Riverdale park.
For more details, to print a entry form or to register online click here.

Riverdale Park Festivities
(4300 South Parker Drive)

Booths / Concessions
At 11:00 a.m. the booths and concessions will be open offering games, food, and fun. Bring the family and enjoy the day.

Kids Games
Free children's games for ages 11 and under will be held in the upper park area from 11:00 a.m. to noon. There will be prizes and fun for all!

Entertainment
Entertainment has been lined up from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The schedule is as follows:

11:00 a.m. - "Win it in a Minute" contest
11:30 a.m. - 'Vocalocity' performing
12:30 p.m. - "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" contest
1:00 p.m. - 'Relativity' performing
3:00 p.m. - Donut eating contest

Evening Music & Dancing
Come before the fireworks for music and dancing! More details to come!

Fireworks Extravaganza
The perfect way to end a day of celebration! The city will set the night sky on fire with our annual fireworks display. The show will begin at dusk. Come early for a good spot!

If you have any questions please call the Community Center at 621-6084.

A Special "THANKS" goes to all of those who have worked hard to plan and participate in this years' Old Glory Days events!