The Local Parade with International Appeal

At least 20,000 people, folks from all over the North Country, the US and the world -- we hear there are several Aussies vacationing here this year – are expected for Monday’s July 4^th Parade.

Organizer Kate Huston says this year’s parade, in the planning stages since last year’s ended, will feature a lot of music.

"I’m really pleased that we have so much music in the parade and in the day’s activities," Kate told Schroon Laker.

And if you want one of the best seats in the house, get there early. We hear folks starting placing their folding chairs along the route in downtown early in the morning.

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Road and Dock Closings For July 4

There's numerous street closings and docks restrictions for the 4th Celebrations:

TOWN OF SCHROON

PUBLIC NOTICE

ON JULY 4th, 2011 THE FOLLOWING STREETS WILL BE DESIGNATED NO PARKING STREETS IN THE TOWN DUE TO THE PARADE & EMERGENCY ACCESS ROUTE BEGINNING FROM MAIN CARE ON ROUTE 9 NORTH - INCLUDING THE EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET, FOWLER AVENUE, LELAND AVENUE AND DOCK STREET FROM 5:30 AM UNTIL 8 PM.

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Schroon’s Kid Friendly, Musical, Dramatic And High Flying 4th

There’s so much going on in Schroon this weekend, I am compelled to tell a joke that I’m sure a few comedians used over the years at the old Scaroon Manor:

"I feel like a mosquito at a nudist colony – I don’t know where to start!"

Music is prominently featured in this year's July 4^th celebrations, with performances by several bands, including the Gregson Bros, artists from the Seagle Music Colony and Word of Life Collegians.

The drama is supplied by the ADK Shakes company performing “mini” Shakespeare scenes throughout the day. And the high flying action takes place in a tethered balloon ride at Schroon Lake Central School.

11 am  - 2 pm  Chicken Barbecue. Community Church, Main Street

11 am  - 9 pm  Art Bucket. Air brush tattoos and face painting

11 am - 1:30 pm  Loose Connections  @ Fountain Park

11 am – 9 pm ADK Shakes. Roaming Shakespeare scenes around Fountain Park

12 pm  - 5:30 pm Bounce Around. Kid Activities @ Town Park near the beach

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Seagle Music Colony @  Fountain Park

3 pm –  5:30 pm The Gregson Brothers

3pm  Annual Fishing Contest Trophies awarded @ Chamber of Commerce Office

3pm – 6 pm Adirondack Basket Raffle. Tickets @ Chamber of Commerce Office

4pm – 6 pm Sue Tilloston on keyboards @ The Community Church, Main Street

5:30 pm  -  6 pm Adirondack Pipe and Drums @ Fountain on Main Street

6pm ANNUAL PARADE

7 pm Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides @ Schroon Lake Central School

8pm Raffle winners announced

Dusk  - Patriotic Music by Word of Life Collegains on Town Beach

Dusk  -  FIREWORKS ABOVE SCHROON LAKE!!!!



Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

Right about now, the fine volunteer chefs from the Schroon Lake Community Church, (pictured above) have one thing on their mind: chicken – and lots of it.

On the eve of the July 4^th weekend, the birds are being readied, the barbecues dusted off and the coals purchased before Monday’s 32nd Annual Chicken Barbecue.

"The 4^th in Schroon just wouldn’t be the same without the smell of barbecue permeating the town’s air at 9:00 am," organizer Jonathan Belrose  told us.

The coals get fired up at the church at around 6:30am. For $9 you’ll get ½ a mouthwatering chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, a roll and a brownie with your choice of a drink. You can eat in at the church hall or get a take away box. This year the 50 or so volunteers hope to serve about 336 dinners. All proceeds go to support the Church’s various activities. What are you eating this weekend?

Monday, July 4^th. Schroon Lake Community Church. 1086 Route 9 Between Leland and Dock Streets 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. 

Weekend Weather: A Fantastic 4th!

With our wild Spring weather and mixed bag start to the summer season, it looks like the Weather Gods plan to deliver a smashing 4th of July.

A high of around 79 sounds just about perfect. The record of 100 was set in 1949. With Saturday looking equally good -- maybe even a little better --  let's hope the Weather Gods got it all wrong for Sunday.

What are your weekend plans? Tell us in comments.