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Downtown Indy July 2003
Downtown Fireworks: 9 p.m. Top of Union Planters Bank, One Indiana Square. Free. 1-317-221-6000.
The Independence Day Run & Walk: 8 p.m. IU Natatorium, 901 W. New York St. The event benefits Give Kids the World Foundation. Registration, $10 and $20, opens at 6 p.m. at the Natatorium. 1-317-884-4001 or www.kenlongassoc.com.
Canal Family Fest: 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Downtown Canal Walk, behind the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. Featuring the Blue Monkey circus sideshow, music by the Polka Boys and Los Urbanos, a petting zoo, face painting and half-price paddle boat rides. Mayor Peterson speaks at 5 p.m. in a patriotic program at the Ohio Street bridge. The museum will have extended hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 1-317-327-2658.
Red, White & Zoo: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., is extending its hours for the day. $6.75 to $10.75. 1-317-630-2001 or www.indyzoo.com.
Fountain Square Celebration: 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fountain Square Theatre Building Rooftop Garden and Action Duckpin Bowl, 1111 E. Prospect St. Music, duckpin bowling, buffet, alcoholic drinks and view of Downtown fireworks. $55. 1-317-686-6010, Ext. 2.
Fourth of July Ice Cream Social: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. President Benjamin Harrison Home, 1230 N. Delaware St. Music, ice cream, outdoor activities and tour of Victorian home. $10, students $5. 1-317-631-1888 or www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org.
Concerts on the Canal: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Canal Plaza, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St. Free concert featuring oldies group Band of Gold. 1-317-232-1882 or www.indianahistory.org.
Indianapolis Indians: 5:30 p.m. Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St. Baseball game versus the Louisville Bats. Spectators can remain in their seats to watch the Union Planters fireworks show. $6-$11. 1-317-269-3545 or www.indyindians.com.
Athenaeum Biergarten: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. 401 E. Michigan St. Music by Athenaeum Pops Orchestra, Sean and Kent, Jay Fox & His Bavarian Showtime Band, and Carl Storie Band; food; view of Downtown fireworks. $5, children 3-12 $3, 2 and younger free. Food and beverage not included with admission fee. 1-317-630-4569, Ext. 1.
Old Fashioned Celebration: 6 p.m. Propylaeum Club, 1410 N. Delaware St. Music by Common Stock, face painting, flag parade, dancing, Betsy Ross re-enactor and view of Downtown fireworks. $5, 17 and younger free. 1-317-638-7881.
Indianapolis area
Carmel -- Carmelfest: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 3, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. July 4. Carmel Civic Square. Crafts, stage entertainment, games and food. Parade is 10:30 a.m. July 4. Carmel Symphony Orchestra concert is 7:30 p.m. July 4, followed by fireworks. Free. 1-317-844-8076.
Fishers -- Glorious Fourth: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1-5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6. Celebrate holiday 19th-century style. Make ice cream, play games, listen to music, make crafts and participate in watermelon seed spitting contest. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road. Free with admission: $11, seniors $10, children 5-12 $7, 4 and younger free. 1-317-776-6006 or 1-800-866-1836. 2920.
Fishers -- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. July 2-5. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road. Symphony on the Prairie Series. Conductor: Alfred Savia. Soloist: Daniel Narducci, baritone and narrator. Patriotic music, followed by fireworks each night. Adults $20 in advance, $25 at event; children 2-12 $9 in advance, $10 at event. 1-317-639-4300 or 1-800-366-8457. 2900, 2920.
Franklin -- Fanfare and Fireworks Concert: 7:30 p.m. July 3. Johnson County Park, Schoolhouse Road between Ind. 252 and Hospital Road. Performance by Columbus Philharmonic, followed by fireworks. $8 in advance, $10 at event; seniors and children 13-17 $6 in advance, $8 at event; 12 and younger $1. 1-317-736-9100.
Franklin -- The Sparkler Sprint 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Board and Franklin Cross Country program, July 4 in Province Park. Registration: 7:15 a.m., race: 8:30 a.m. Fees are $12 if you pre-register by June 30 or $15 the day of the race. For more information, e-mail ahauss@fcsc.k12.in.us or call 1-812-526-6809
Franklin -- Community celebration, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 4 in the areas of the Cultural Arts and Recreation Center, Indiana Masonic Home and Franklin Memorial Pool. Entertainment, craft and food vendors, carnival rides and games, family activities, parade, special salute to the Armed Forces, fireworks.
Greenwood -- Independence Park will host an evening of music, fun and fireworks July 4, including clowns, kids' games and concessions. Brad Magness & the Flying Buffalo Band will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and visitors are invited to bring picnics. Admission is $1 per person and children 5 and under are free. The park is on Morgantown Road, north of Center Grove Schools. For more information, call 1-317-881-4545.
Noblesville -- Fourth of July Fireworks Festival and Parade: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Parade is downtown at 4 p.m. Festival (music, games, activities) is at Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Road, at 5 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:10 p.m. Free. 1-317-776-6367