Events and Activities : Party in the Park begins tonight! Weather forecasters say no rain today

Party in the Park begins Thursday!

Party in thd Park begins tonight! Weather forecasters say there is no rain in the forecast for Thursday, although Friday and Saturday each have a chance of scattered precipitation

Activities begin at 5 p.m with the free supper at the Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vinton parking lot. The Kiddie Parade participants also gather there for the annual ride/walk to the courthouse, which begins at 6:30 p.m.

See complete schedule below:

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

5:00 pm FSB Community Picnic: FREE Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks provided AT FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST Farmer's Market: Downtown on 1st Avenue

6:30 pm Kiddie Parade: Grand Marshal: Megan Ternus
LINE UP AT FAREMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST
Kids in fifth grade and under are invited to dress up and decorate bikes, strollers or wagons and join the fun! Activities: Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Carnival Games with prizes and Inflatables!

6:30 pm Schmidt Family Band: A local favorite!

6:30 pm RU Racing: Your chance to drive a race car like the big boys! Open till 8:30 pm

6:55 pm Announcements and Presentations

7:00 pm Psy-Hooping: Regina Fennern & Shelby Roster

7:15 pm Liz Moen: Your chance to hear V/S graduate and former American Idol contestant perform!

7:30 pm Dedication: Ten Commandments Monument at Hummel Park sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & the Vinton Ministerial Association

7:45 pm Schmidt Family Band: Returns to the stage!

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

Riverside Park 6:00 pm Party in Pink: 5K Walk/Run - All proceeds of the 5K benefit GIFTS of HOPE, a program created to provide mammograms to women who cannot afford them. Registrations accepted up to race time. Visit Tharp Design or other area Vinton Businesses for registration info. Sponsored by Survivors of Benton County

6:30 pm High Road Band: Enjoy Country & Classic Rock hits!

6:30 pm RU Racing: Your chance to drive a race car like the big boys! Open till 8:30 pm

7:30 pm Announcements and Presentations

7:45 pm Upstage: Originally formed in the Cedar Rapids area in 1979 and featuring Vinton resident, Lori Ferguson, this band has played on and off through the years, all throughout Eastern Iowa. They have often called themselves an '80s band, but have been in demand because of the variety of music they played. After reuniting for last year's Vinton RAGBRAI stop, it's great to have them back for PIP appearance. Plus: Food Booths, Games, Activities & Rides

Dark (APPROX. 9:30 PM) SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT DARK by Bar Y Pyros

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

Riverside Park FREE FOR THE KIDS

11:00 am - 3:00 pm FFA Petting Zoo

11:00 am - 3:00 pm Pony Rides

Noon - 3:00 pm Kids Crafts

Noon - 4:30 pm H&H Inflatables

6:30 - 8:00 pm H&H Inflatables

SPORT COMPETITIONS 10:00 am Disc Golf Tournament

1:00 pm Dodgeball Tournament

2:00 pm Bags for Burns Memorial Tournament

2:00 pm Horseshoe Tournament

2:30 pm Pickle Ball Tournament

2:00 pm BIG BOY Hot Dog Eating Contest

DUNK TANK Noon - 4:00 pm Sponsored by Dollars for Scholars

FREE BINGO 1:00 - 3:00 pm Hummel/Veterans Shelter-All ages welcome!

DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT

11:15 am VPRD Tae Kwon Do Demo

Noon VSMS Jazz Band

12:30 pm Cooling Dancers

12:55 pm Minute to Win It, Round 1

1:00 pm Zumba for Kids

1:25 pm Minute to Win It, Round 2

1:30 pm Riverside's Got Talent Jr. - ages 13 & under

2:25 pm Minute to Win It, Round 3

2:30 pm Cooling Dancers

3:00 pm Riverside's Got Talent - aged 14 & over

PARADE 5:30 pm Parade Theme: Celebrating a Sweet Home Celebration
Grand Marshals: Chuck & Marilyn Yedlik
NO REGISTRATION FEES! Line up will begin at the Benton County Fairgrounds at 4:30 pm. The parade will start at the Fairgrounds and continue north down 2nd Ave., turn west on 6th, continue three blocks and turn north on B Ave., continue to 4th St. and will turn going east. Parade is held rain or shine.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT 6:45 pm Community Band: Enjoy big band sounds from local musicians!

7:30 pm Announcements & Presentations
Minute to Win It Final/Riversides's Got Talent Winners

8:00 pm Five of Hearts
ENJOY this Country/Country Rock/Classic Rock/Soundtrack Band making their second appearance at Party in the Park! This group loves to choose music that gets the crowd on their feet and dancing.

Dark Bar Y Pyros FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA*
SHOW STARTS APPROX. 9:45 pm
*In the event of rain, the fireworks will be held Sunday, June 30