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2013 Bel Air July 4th Itinerary Released

Bel Air doesn't just celebrate Independence Day with a parade or fireworks.

In the Town of Bel Air, July 4th is an all day affair with family friendly events taking place throughout town.

If you're familiar with the annual events, you may be sad to learn there will be no hamster races in 2013.

Find a complete list of Bel Air July 4th events from the Bel Air Independence Day Committee below:

  • 6:45 a.m.: Flag Raising Ceremony in front of Bel Air High School.
  • 7- 11 a.m.: Blueberry Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Bel Air High School. $6 for adults, $4 for children under age 10.
  • 8:30 a.m.: Horseshoe Pitching at Rockfield Park. Registration at 8 a.m.
  • 9 a.m.: Guides in period dress give tours of Hays House, Bel Air's oldest house. There is also patriotic music and games for children.
  • 9 a.m.: Turtle Derby in Shamrock Park. Registration is at 8:45 a.m.
  • 10 a.m.: The Great Bel Air Frog Jumping Contest in Shamrock Park. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. Limit one frog per entrant.
  • 11 a.m.: Bicycle Registration and Rodeo at Bel Air Elementary School. There will be awards for best decorated bikes for ages 5 and under, 6-8, 9-10 and 11-13.
  • 11 a.m.: Uncle Sam Says in Shamrock Park. Prizes will be given by age division.
  • 11:30 a.m.: Watermelon Eating Contest in Shamrock Park.
  • 4:30- 6 p.m.: Parade Staging. Find online instructions here.
  • 6 p.m.: Bel Air July 4th Parade. Find the parade route here.
  • 9:30 p.m.: At approximately this time, the Bel Air Fireworks will be launched. In case of inclement weather, the fireworks will instead be launched July 5.


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