This annual celebration is a year-round topic of conversation in the community and is renowned throughout the state. Participation levels top 4,500 people per day. This year's activities are scheduled for July 3rd and 4th. Highlights include a kiddie parade, community parade, carnival rides and games, adult and children fishing festivals, beach games, the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Fair, a street dance, Taste of Chanhassen, and the spectacular fireworks display over Lake Ann. City Center Park (north of City Hall) and Lake Ann Community Park are the venues for this event.

4th of July Celebration T-Shirts - Get info HERE!

CHANHASSEN LIONS SOFTBALL & KICKBALL TOURNAMENTS
Lake Ann Park
Let's play ball! The City of Chanhassen is bringing back the age-old tradition of playing softball over a summer holiday weekend. In addition to softball, there will also be a kickball tournament. For more information about the tournament, contact Paul Palmer via e-mail at PaulMPalmer@gmail.com.

Gather your family and friends for Chanhassen's old-fashioned July 4th Celebration - come see why it's the best in the Twin Cities. July 3rd events include...

TASTE OF CHANHASSEN PLUS CHANHASSEN ROTARY BEER & WINE CONCESSIONS
3:30 to 11 p.m.
City Center Park
Fees vary by restaurant
Enjoy some of Chanhassen's best treats and eats at the "Taste of Chanhassen," featuring samples from local restaurants. This event is sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club. Taste of Chanhassen participants include:

• Axel's
• Big Bowl
• Byerly's
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Caribou Coffee
• Chanhassen Rotary Club
• Culver's
• Frankie's Pizza, Pasta & More
• Gina Maria's Pizza
• Pizzaioli
• Qdoba Mexican Grill

CARNIVAL RIDES
3:30 to 11 p.m.
City Center Park
$2.50 to $3 each
Unlimited ride wrist bands are available for $20 between 3:30 to 10 p.m. on July 3 only
Are you ready to ride? Enjoy the midway carnival packed with more rides than ever before, featuring amusement thrills and concessions for every age and interest.

AIRBRUSH TATTOOS, FACE PAINTING, WACKY HAIRDOS & CARICATURES
3:30 to 8 p.m.
City Center Park
$3 to $15
Paint your face, get a crazy do, or have your likeness sketched by an artist.

WATER WARS
3:30 to 10 p.m.
City Center Park
$3 per bucket
Looking for a great cooldown? Challenge your opponent to a water war - the wetter, the better!

SPEEDWAY RACING
3:30 to 10 p.m.
City Center Park
$3
Ready, set, race your Micro-Reality stock car - guaranteed racing fun for all ages.

KIDDIE GAMES
3:30 to 8:30 p.m.
City Center Park
$.25 per game
Test your luck, have a lot of fun, and win some prizes at these super summer games! Hosted by the Chanhassen Playground Leaders.

THE MEDICINE SHOW
4 to 6 p.m.
City Center Park
FREE
This popular roving Vaudeville show is back by popular demand!

PONY RIDES
4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
City Center Park
$3 per ride
Hey kids - are you ready to ride? It's time to saddle up and take a pony ride in the park.

CAMEL RIDES
4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
City Center Park
$3 per ride
Looking for something new to try? How about going for a nice leisurely camel ride in the park? Come check out this new activity!

3RD LAIR SUMMER SKATEBOARD SERIES
5 p.m.
Chanhassen Skate Park
$10 registration fee (collected at the event)
Skaters will compete against other skaters from around the Twin Cities. At this stop on the series tour, skaters earn points toward competing at the Midwest Melee. Boarders of all ages and abilities are welcome. Sponsored by the City of Chanhassen.

KIDDIE PARADE
5:30 to 6 p.m.
Parade route: West 76th Street, Iroquois, Chan View & Market Boulevard
FREE
Decorate your wagon, bike, trike or stroller and gather at 5 p.m. in Chanhassen Elementary School's east parking lot for the annual Kiddie Parade. Parents must accompany children. Traffic control provided.

TAE KWON DO DEMO
5:30 p.m.
City Center Park
FREE
Watch board breaking and self defense demonstrated by the Chanhassen Rec Center's Tae Kwon Do program.

CHALK IT UP
6 to 8 p.m.
City Center Park, Hockey Rink
FREE
Let your creativity shine at the annual Chalk Drawing Contest! Open to groups or individuals. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and most difficult designs in two age groups. Judging takes place at 8 p.m. In the event of rain, this activity will be cancelled.

CHANJAM CHAMPIONS PERFORMANCE - "The Full Hand"
6 to 6:40 p.m.
City Center Park (large tent)
Enjoy great live music and a fun show! Winners of ChanJam'09, "The Full Hand" from Minnetonka High School, will kick off this one-of-a-kind celebration.

STREET DANCE
7 to 11 p.m.
City Center Park (large tent)
FREE
Put on your dancing shoes! Cap off the evening at an old-fashioned street dance. The incredibly hip Casablanca Orchestra will play music from the 1940s to today.

The celebration continues! Take in the old-fashioned July 4th Parade in Downtown Chanhassen and then watch the most spectacular fireworks ever at Lake Ann Park. After all the fun of July 3rd, you’ll want to check out the events scheduled for July 4th ...

ADULT FISHING CONTEST
7 to 10 a.m.
Lake Ann
$20 (pre-registration required; 50 participants)
Come join us on Lake Ann for this annual tradition. Every contestant will win a door prize, and prizes are awarded for largest northern and bass by length. Award Ceremony will be held immediately following the fishing contest at Lake Ann Park. All bass and northern fishing is catch and release. Contestants must fish during the entire contest to be eligible to win door prizes.

Click HERE for Registration Form & Rules

OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Downtown Chanhassen, strip mall parking lot next to Country Inn and Suites
FREE
Stroll through downtown, admire the handiwork of local quilters and then vote for your favorite quilt. Sponsored by The Sampler. For more information, call (952) 934-5307.

KIDS FISHING FESTIVAL
11 a.m. to 12 noon
Lake Ann Pier
FREE (pre-registration required)
Reel em' in kids! Every contestant will receive a door prize. Trophies and prizes are awarded for largest, longest and smallest fish in two age groups: 5 to 9 years and 10 to 15 years.

SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lake Ann Beach
FREE
Use your imagination and create a sculpture or castle in the sand. A designated area of the beach will be used. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and most difficult sculpture. Judging will begin at 1:30 p.m.

TREASURE HUNT
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lake Ann Beach Concession Building
FREE
Challenge yourself in this battle of the minds and look for the treasured medallion. Clues will be posted every 20 minutes and maps will be available at the Lake Ann concession building.

CLASSIC CAR AND TRACTOR SHOW
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
City Center Park (northwest City Hall parking lot)
FREE
Cruisers and collectors of all kinds will be on display at the Classic Car Show, featuring cars and tractors from days gone by. Sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club. For more information, contact Car Show Chairman Clark Horn via e-mail at cdhorn@aol.com.

TASTE OF CHANHASSEN PLUS CHANHASSEN ROTARY BEER & WINE CONCESSIONS
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
City Center Park
Fees vary by restaurant
Enjoy some of Chanhassen's best treats and eats at the "Taste of Chanhassen," featuring samples from local restaurants. This event is sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club. Taste of Chanhassen participants include:

• Axel's
• Big Bowl
• Byerly's
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Caribou Coffee
• Chanhassen Rotary Club
• Culver's
• Frankie's Pizza, Pasta & More
• Gina Maria's Pizza
• Pizzaioli
• Qdoba Mexican Grill

HISTORIC ST. HUBERT'S CHURCH TOURS
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Historic St. Hubert's Church
FREE
The Chanhassen Historical Society will be offering tours of Historic St. Hubert's Church prior to the parade. Stop by and see some history!

KIDDIE GAMES
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
City Center Park
$.25 per game
Test your luck, have a lot of fun, and win some prizes at these super summer games! Hosted by the Chanhassen Playground Leaders.

AIRBRUSH TATTOOS, FACE PAINTING, WACKY HAIRDOS & CARICATURES
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
City Center Park
$3 to $15
Paint your face, get a crazy do, or have your likeness sketched by an artist.

WATER WARS
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
City Center Park
$3 per bucket
Looking for a great cooldown? Challenge your opponent to a water war - the wetter, the better!

CARNIVAL RIDES
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
City Center Park
$2.50 to $3 each
Are you ready to ride? Enjoy the midway carnival packed with more rides than ever before, featuring amusement thrills and concessions for every age and interest.

JULY 4TH PARADE
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Downtown Chanhassen
FREE
Come early to get curbside seating for this old-fashioned, patriotic Fourth of July Parade - featuring bands, clowns, floats, fire trucks, classic cars, horses, local celebrities and more! For information, contact Jeff Anderson via e-mail at jeffanderson_11@msn.com (for fastest response) or call (952) 474-3183. Sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club.

Click HERE for a map of the parade route and road closures.

LIVE MUSIC AT CITY CENTER PARK
4 to 6 p.m.
City Center Park Tents
FREE
After the parade, enjoy live music under the big tent. Music will be performed by "The Wandering Bartletts" from Minnetonka High School and "The Open Mic Knights" from Chaska High School. These bands were participants in ChanJam '09.

FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR!
10 p.m.
Lake Ann Park
FREE
Finish off July 4th with a BANG! Join us for a spectacular fireworks show and see one of the best displays in the Twin Cities. Fireworks are launched from the east shore of Lake Ann. Note: The trail between Lake Ann Park and Greenwood Shores will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.