8am Fun Runs 8AM - Fun Run: Register online - https://runridgefield.com/independence-run 10 am Pet & Kid Pre-Parade Kids that want to participate can meet at the corner of Pioneer and 3rd at 10am. Wear your patriotic colors and parade for the spectators along the parade route. Parents are welcome to walk along and are responsible for your child's safety and ability to participate. The kids will either walk up Pioneer or north on 3rd Ave for 4 blocks before returning to their parents. All tamed animals welcome. Animals must be on a leash at all times and please be prepared to cleanup after them. 11am 10am - 5pm 2pm 4th of July Parade - Route can be viewed from 4th Ave and Division down 3rd Ave, to Pioneer and 8th Ave.  4th of July Festival in Downtown Ridgefield: Enjoy all the food trucks and craft vendors along S. Main, Pioneer and in Overlook Park. Children's Activities: Buy your kiddos a wristband for $5 and they can enjoy all the activities unlimited, all day. Overlook Park: Hi-Fidelity Entertainment with street dancing Dancing on the street corner and plaza led by Craig Brown. Live entertainment on stage in Overlook Park after parade. Pie eating contest: Five categories, ages 6-15. Sign-ups are first to fill time slots, day of event at the Souvenir booth in Overlook Park If you would like a custom annual 4th of July shirt, they are made on site the day of the 4th.  Come check out the new design each year.  They are $15 each. Also available in Youth sizes.