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Anchor Day
July 21
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Come celebrate the anniversary of the raising of our now-famous anchor from the depths of Lake Michigan in July of 1977.
Saturday, July 21
Anchor Day Fun Run
Sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center
Where: Empire Beach Park Pavilion
Registration 8:45 a.m.
Race 9:00 a.m.
Anchor Day Parade
Sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center
SEEKING PARADE ENTRIES
Parade entries wanted, Bring your float, bicycle, walking shoes or whatever you like to look silly!
Contact the Community Center for more info: eacc@empireareacommunitycenter.org
Where: Front Street
Line up at 1:30 p.m. at Johnson Park on Reynolds Street
Parade begins at 2:00 p.m.
Lions Club BBQ Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by the Empire Lions
Where: Empire Town Hall
Adults $13, Children under 10 $6
Menu: Grilled Chicken, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Potatoes and Strawberry Shortcake
1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Street Dance – Live Music featuring Sweet Charlie
Sponsored by the Empire Area Community Center
Where: Empire Town Hall Front Porch
BYOB, Chairs & Dancing Shoes
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.