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Candor's 151st Annual July 4th Celebration 🎆 Kiddie Parade & Fireworks

Thursday July 3, 2025 6:00 pm
McNeil Ballfield35 Spencer RdCandor NY 13743
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Fireworks at dusk

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Get ready, Candor! Our annual July 4th Celebration is just around the corner, promising a week packed with community spirit, fun, and fireworks for the whole family!

Here's a glimpse of what's happening:

  • Saturday, June 28th: Kick off the celebrations with the Candor Community Chorus at 7 PM at the Candor High School Auditorium.
  • Thursday, July 3rd:
    • Kiddie Parade at 6 PM! Theme: Favorite Disney Character. Starts at the Ambulance Garage. Contact Alicha Hatch at (607)768-2042 for details.
    • AfterMarket Band performs from 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM.
    • 🎆Fireworks by Young Explosives Corporation! Enjoy a spectacular display at dusk, following the American Legion and Candor Fire Dept. Color Guards Flag Ceremony.
  • Friday, July 4th:
    • GRAND PARADE at 10 AM! This year's theme: 100 Years of Disney. Sponsored by Tioga State Bank and Candor Chamber of Commerce. Floats (only) contact Nancy King at (607)283-3244 or queen_b45@yahoo.com. Other entries contact Brent Doane at (607)423-2486 or DoaneB@tompkinscortland.edu.
    • American Legion Auxiliary's Annual Chicken BBQ from 11 AM 'til Gone! Text Angela Rypkema at (607)795-6593 for info.
    • WATER PARKI from 11 AM - 6 PM! Admission: $10.00 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult at all times).
    • Kid's Bike Drawing at 4 PM for ages 4-16!
  • Saturday, July 5th: Don't miss the unique Candor Yacht Club Fireman's Cardboard Boat Regatta! Contact Steve Baker at (607)220-9233 or sbaker@candorfire.org.
  • Sunday, July 6th: The exciting Horse Pull - Side Hill Acres Goat Farm begins with gates open at 8 AM and the pull starting at 1 PM! Admission Fee: $10.00 (Under 12 - $5.00). Enjoy concessions, vendors, a Calcutta Auction, Basket & 50/50 Raffles!

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Free

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