"Old Glory Days" Celebration 2009

'Thank you'
to everyone who helped make our
Old Glory Days Celebration a great success!

Schedule of Events
(event details listed below)

Thursday/Friday, June 25 & 26
6:00 p.m. - Volleyball Tournament at the Community Center

Thursday, July 2
5:00 p.m. - Baby Contest ages 6-13 months at the Community Center
6:00 p.m. - Baby Contest ages 14-24 months at the Community Center

Friday, July 3
All Day - Golf Tournament at Schneiter's Riverside Golf Course
6:00 p.m. - Pumpers vs. Porkers Softball Game held at Riverdale Park

Saturday, July 4
7:00 a.m. - Sunrise Service held at Riverdale Park
7:15 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk starts at the church at 1050 West 4400 South
7:30 a.m. - Lions Club Breakfast held in Riverdale Park until 9:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - Children's Pedals & Paws Parade route runs along 4400 South
9:30 a.m. - Old Glory Days Parade route runs along 4400 South
11:00 a.m. - Booths Open in Riverdale Park
11:00 a.m. - Children's games held in the upper Riverdale Park area
11:30 p.m. - Entertainment in Riverdale Park until 3:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m. - Watermelon Eating Contest held in Riverdale Park
1:00 p.m. - Pie Eating Contest held in Riverdale Park
1:00 p.m. - 3 0n 3 Basketball Tournament at the Community Center
Dusk - Fireworks at Riverdale Park

For a printer friendly copy of the schedule click here.

For Event Details and Registrations Select from Below:

5K Walk/Run
Baby Contest
Old Glory Days Parade
3 0n 3 Basketball Tournament
Volleyball Tournament
Watermelon Eating Contest
Pie Eating Contest

Event Information

JUNE 25 - JULY 4

Sports Tournaments

Golf Tournament
Friday, July 3rd 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
JULY 2nd - 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. Register online or at the Community Center.
For more details or to print a registration form click here.

Pumpers vs. Porkers Softball
JULY 3rd - 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 4

Sunrise Service
Start the day off right by attending our annual Sunrise Service and Flag Raising Ceremony in Riverdale Park near the flag pole at 7:00 a.m. Our speaker will be Ron Mann who was a special aide to President Reagan.

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 $4.00 for adults and $2.00 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 200 who pre-register. Participants must pre-register. Forms are online or at the Community Center. No cost for residents, $5 for non-residents.
To print a registration form click here.

Old Glory Days Parade
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. Bicycle decorations will be available on July 3 at the Community Center at 6:00 pm. 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 the park.
For more details or to print a entry form click here.

Riverdale Park Festivities
(4300 South Parker Drive)

Carnival
At 11:00 a.m. the booths 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!

Watermelon Eating Contest
The watermelon eating contest begins at noon. If you would like to participate you need to pre-register online or at the Community Center before July 4th. For those age 12 and older.
For more details or to print a registration form click here.

Pie Eating Contest
The pie eating contest will begin at 1:00 p.m. If you would like to participate you need to pre-register online or at the Community Center before July 4th. For those age 12 and older.
For more details or to print a registration form click here.

Entertainment
Entertainment has been lined up from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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!