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The 4th of July is the highlight of the summer at Johnson Lake and anticipation grows as the holiday approaches. The campgrounds are packed and residences are overflowing with friends and family visiting to enjoy the festivities. The Fireworks Committee has been working for months to raise funds for the fireworks and plan the big display. The Johnson Lake Chamber of Commerce has been busy organizing the Boat Parade. As darkness falls on the evening of the 3 rd of July, people gather from surrounding areas, campgrounds and neighborhoods
and watch as hundreds of boats make their way to the dam area where the fireworks are displayed. The beautiful fireworks and their reflection in the lake is a sight to behold. Mid-morning on the 4th, the creativity of many boat owners comes to life as the decorated boats gather at the Marina Bay. The parade then makes its way around the lake for all to see as the crowd on shore clap and wave their flags with appreciation. Every year decorated boats are over the top with creative and clever themes. At the conclusion of the parade prizes are
awarded by the Johnson Lake Chamber. As the day continues, you can see many boats anchor in the shallow water by the island as people enjoy music, wading, swimming and merriment! The aroma of hamburgers on the grills, sounds of firecrackers, laughter, speeding watercraft and splashing of the wakes on the shoreline combine to make yet another year of 4 th of July cherished memories with family and friends. Even Norman Rockwell would be envious of this special celebration at Johnson Lake.
April 19 • Easter Egg Hunt Memorial Day - Labor Day • Yard of the Week June 25 •Tour de Nebraska July 23 • Lions Club Golf Tournament 2025 ELWOOD CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2025 JOHNSON LAKE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Memorial Day Weekend Garage Sales around the lake, EMS 5-K Walk/Run and lunch, June • Saturday Morning Farmers Market, Nautical Rose June 7 • Artisan Market, Restless Waters June 21 • Golf Cart Parade at Cottonwood Realty 10:30 a.m., Chamber Member Concert/Dance at Cottonwood Realty 7 p.m. July • Saturday Morning Farmers Market, Nautical Rose July 4 • 4th of July Boat Annual Boat Parade 10 a.m. Register at the Nautical Rose dock 9-10 a.m. July 5 • Car Show at Cottonwood Realty 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Light-Up–the-Lake Fireworks 10 p.m. August 25-30 • BHA’s “Chalk the Walk” October 11 • SRA Halloween event Watch for Johnson Lake Chamber updates at www.johnsonlake.org and on Facebook at Johnson Lake, NE-Chamber of Commerce
July 24-26 • Gosper County Fair & Rodeo - The best little home- town, family friendly fair around. Our home-owned and volunteer run carnival is fun for kids and affordable for parents. FFA and 4-H events all days. Rodeo: Thursday & Friday. Carnival: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. Fair Parade: Saturday September • Team Jack Radiothon November • Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, Give Big Elwood, Chili Cookoff December • Old Fashioned Christmas - Businesses 4-6 p.m., Senior Center Soup Supper 5-7 p.m. Watch for more Elwood Chamber updates at www.elwoodnebraska.com
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