Moroni City celebrates Nation’s birthday
Moroni City residents will celebrate the Nation’s birthday Thursday through Saturday, July 3-5, with games, good food, activities and much more.
Events begin July 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with Moroni City’s famous BBQ turkey dinner at Moroni City Hall Park.
July 4, rise and shine early enough to register for the Fun Run at 6 a.m., at Moroni City tennis courts. The run begins at 7 a.m. Also from 7 to 9 a.m., there will be breakfast at Moroni City Park. Remember to bring dishes and utensils. There will be a flag ceremony at 8 a.m., at Moroni City Hall Park.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a carnival from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the city center ball park across the street from the Activity Center. There will be games, prizes and famous turkey sandwiches.
At Noon, take part in the basketball shoot-out in the Activity Center. Be sure to enjoy the ice cold watermelon bust at 1 p.m. before the pre-fireworks show at 7:30 p.m., with entertainment and hot burgers and hot dogs off the grill before the fireworks show at 10 p.m.
There will be co-ed softball tournaments Saturday, July 5. Contact Chelsea Delene at 435-851-4777. A family trap shoot will take place at 9 a.m., in the old mud bog area west of town.