UPCOMING EVENTS:
OLD GLORY DAYS 2021
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
Riverdale City's Old Glory Days celebrations will take place on Monday, July 5, 2021. Below is an outline of the scheduled events.
For a printable schedule click here (PDF file).
Volleyball Tournament: July 3 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center
Cost is $10/team. Maximum of 12 teams. Registration opens May 15 and closes June 26. Pool play followed by a single elimination tournament. Prizes for winners.
To register click here.
Baby Contest: July 3 at 4:00 p.m. at the Community Center
Registration is free and open until the July 3. Two age groups 6mo- 12mo, and 13mo- 24mo
Contest will be judged and winners will be in the parade on July 5. Prizes for winners! MUST BE A RIVERDALE RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE.
To register click here.
Movie in the Park: July 3 at dusk in Riverdale Park.
We will be showing the live action Aladdin and handing out Fat Boy’s.
Sunrise Service: July 5 at 7:00 a.m., at the amphitheater in Riverdale Park.
Dave Gibby is the sunrise service speaker this year.
5K: July 5 at 7:00 a.m.
Cost is $15/person and includes a t-shirt if registered by June 23.
Registration deadline July 1 (must register by June 23 to get a shirt).
There will be race packets available for pickup at the Community Center on July 3.
Race will start on Parker Drive by the Community Center and end at Riverdale Elementary.
To register click here.
Kids Race: July 5 at 8:00 a.m.
Half Mile- 7 years and under. Mile- 8 years- 12 years.
Cost is $15/person and includes a t-shirt if registered by June 23. Registration deadline July 1 (must register by June 23 to get a shirt).
Race will start at the pavilion #5 in Riverdale Park and will be on the track around the park.
To register click here.
Lions Club Breakfast: July 5, at 7:30 a.m.
Join us for the most important meal of the day beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Lions Club will hold their annual charity fundraiser breakfast at the Riverdale Park north bowery. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. All proceeds go to charity.
Pedals and Paws: July 5 at 9:00 a.m.
The Children’s Pedals & Paws Parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. (children 8 years and under must be accompanied by a parent). Participants can come at 8:00 a.m. to the parade site on 700 West at 4250 South to decorate their bikes.
Parade: July 5 and 9:30 a.m.
The parade route begins on 700 W. at 4250 S. running south to 4400 S., then west along 4400 S. to Parker Drive and then north to Riverdale Park. Please keep children to the sides away from the entries.
RIVERDALE PARK FESTIVITIES
All events listed below will take place a Riverdale Park, 4300 South Parker Drive.
FREE Inflatables: in Riverdale park from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
provided by Party Times. This is in lieu of kid’s games.
Vendor Booths: July 5 from 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Live Entertainment: July 5 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Vocalocity will perform from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Black Smoke Gypsy will perform from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Evening Vendor Booths: July 5 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Evening Inflatables (cost): July 5 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Unlimited use wristbands will be sold at the Community Center. The price is $10 if pre-purchased or $13 on July 5th.
Fireworks: July 5 at 10:00 p.m.
Fireworks are the perfect way to end a day of celebration! The city will set the night sky on fire with our annual fireworks display. Come early to find a good spot!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
Riverdale City's Old Glory Days celebrations will take place on Monday, July 5, 2021. Below is an outline of the scheduled events.
For a printable schedule click here (PDF file).
Volleyball Tournament: July 3 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center
Cost is $10/team. Maximum of 12 teams. Registration opens May 15 and closes June 26. Pool play followed by a single elimination tournament. Prizes for winners.
To register click here.
Baby Contest: July 3 at 4:00 p.m. at the Community Center
Registration is free and open until the July 3. Two age groups 6mo- 12mo, and 13mo- 24mo
Contest will be judged and winners will be in the parade on July 5. Prizes for winners! MUST BE A RIVERDALE RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE.
To register click here.
Movie in the Park: July 3 at dusk in Riverdale Park.
We will be showing the live action Aladdin and handing out Fat Boy’s.
Sunrise Service: July 5 at 7:00 a.m., at the amphitheater in Riverdale Park.
Dave Gibby is the sunrise service speaker this year.
5K: July 5 at 7:00 a.m.
Cost is $15/person and includes a t-shirt if registered by June 23.
Registration deadline July 1 (must register by June 23 to get a shirt).
There will be race packets available for pickup at the Community Center on July 3.
Race will start on Parker Drive by the Community Center and end at Riverdale Elementary.
To register click here.
Kids Race: July 5 at 8:00 a.m.
Half Mile- 7 years and under. Mile- 8 years- 12 years.
Cost is $15/person and includes a t-shirt if registered by June 23. Registration deadline July 1 (must register by June 23 to get a shirt).
Race will start at the pavilion #5 in Riverdale Park and will be on the track around the park.
To register click here.
Lions Club Breakfast: July 5, at 7:30 a.m.
Join us for the most important meal of the day beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Lions Club will hold their annual charity fundraiser breakfast at the Riverdale Park north bowery. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. All proceeds go to charity.
Pedals and Paws: July 5 at 9:00 a.m.
The Children’s Pedals & Paws Parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. (children 8 years and under must be accompanied by a parent). Participants can come at 8:00 a.m. to the parade site on 700 West at 4250 South to decorate their bikes.
Parade: July 5 and 9:30 a.m.
The parade route begins on 700 W. at 4250 S. running south to 4400 S., then west along 4400 S. to Parker Drive and then north to Riverdale Park. Please keep children to the sides away from the entries.
RIVERDALE PARK FESTIVITIES
All events listed below will take place a Riverdale Park, 4300 South Parker Drive.
FREE Inflatables: in Riverdale park from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
provided by Party Times. This is in lieu of kid’s games.
Vendor Booths: July 5 from 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Live Entertainment: July 5 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Vocalocity will perform from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Black Smoke Gypsy will perform from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Evening Vendor Booths: July 5 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Evening Inflatables (cost): July 5 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Unlimited use wristbands will be sold at the Community Center. The price is $10 if pre-purchased or $13 on July 5th.
Fireworks: July 5 at 10:00 p.m.
Fireworks are the perfect way to end a day of celebration! The city will set the night sky on fire with our annual fireworks display. Come early to find a good spot!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Old Glory Days
Our biggest celebration of the year takes place on July Fourth. The Old Glory Days celebration includes: Sunrise Service, Breakfast fundraiser, parade, Riverdale Park booths and entertainment, sports tournaments, baby contest, and fireworks. Details and schedules are posted in June.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our Youth City Council puts on our annual Easter Egg Hunt in Riverdale Park. The event takes place on the Saturday before Easter.
Halloween Party
A Community Halloween Party is held annually in October. Our Youth City Council plans and runs the event. Details of the event are posted in early October.
Summer Swim Nights
Riverdale City holds annual summer swim parties each year for residents. Riverdale rents the Roy Aquatic Center exclusively for Riverdale residents to swim for free from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for each date chosen in June, July, and August. For more information click here.
Old Glory Days
Our biggest celebration of the year takes place on July Fourth. The Old Glory Days celebration includes: Sunrise Service, Breakfast fundraiser, parade, Riverdale Park booths and entertainment, sports tournaments, baby contest, and fireworks. Details and schedules are posted in June.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our Youth City Council puts on our annual Easter Egg Hunt in Riverdale Park. The event takes place on the Saturday before Easter.
Halloween Party
A Community Halloween Party is held annually in October. Our Youth City Council plans and runs the event. Details of the event are posted in early October.
Summer Swim Nights
Riverdale City holds annual summer swim parties each year for residents. Riverdale rents the Roy Aquatic Center exclusively for Riverdale residents to swim for free from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for each date chosen in June, July, and August. For more information click here.
