The 4th of July Magazine is a special edition publication sent out once per year to all residents in the city. The 4th of July Magazine includes information about the schedule of events, the new parade route, and event maps.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, PARADE ROUTE, & EVENT MAP INSIDE CITY CENTER PARK DOWNTOWN LAKE ANN PARK
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JULY 2 FAMILY NIGHT AT THE CARNIVAL CITY CENTER PARK JULY 3 STREET DANCE CITY CENTER PARK JULY 4
PARADE & FIREWORKS DOWNTOWN CHANHASSEN & LAKE ANN PARK FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON PAGES 4 & 5
CARNIVAL AREA
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
TASTE OF CHANHASSEN
CHANHASSEN ELEMENTARY
PLAYGROUND
LLAMA EXPERIENCE FIRST AID
INFO & MERCH SALES
BUSINESS EXPO SW METRO
SUMMER SKATEBOARD SERIES
BEER GARDEN STREET DANCE
FIRE STATION
CAR SHOW
CHALK IT UP!
CITY HALL
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Hello Chanhassen!
Excitement is in the air with the 4th of July Celebration right around the corner. This special event brings our community together over the course of three days, during which we share in fun, food, activities, and laughter. While some events might look a little different this year due to the construction downtown, our city staff has worked diligently to ensure great memories will still be made. The Chanhassen community, its residents, businesses, and important partnerships make our city truly unique and make this celebration special to all of us. Thank you to everyone who makes this event happen: Chanhassen city staff, Chanhassen Fire Department and Carver County Sheriff’s Office, the Rotary Club of Chanhassen, and all participating businesses. Teamwork makes the dream work! I hope that everyone has a wonderful 4th of July! Stay safe, have fun, and may God Bless America!
ELISE RYAN MAYOR CITY OF CHANHASSEN
You may be surprised to know that the 4th of July Parade is organized by volunteers from Chanhassen, as is the Taste of Chanhassen, the Classic Car Show, the T-6 Thunderbird parade flyover, and, of course, the Beer Garden. Months of planning and thousands of volunteer hours are given by Chanhassen Rotarians and friends to help bring our city’s celebration to life. David Neubauer, Rotary president, says “volunteering in our community brings us together as we celebrate Chanhassen, the nation’s historical founding, and our independence. It’s our most important and biggest event that raises money to cover the costs of the parade as well as funding our support for many of our local non-profits and charities.”
Ruth Lunde, this year’s volunteer parade chairperson, says, “The parade’s theme is ‘There’s Magic in the Air,’ and more than 14,000 parade goers will see the magic of Rotary as an expected 80 plus entrants bring bands, floats, animals, royalty, clowns, and probably lots of candy. The parade will be led by our local Legion’s honor guard and the Rotary’s Distinguished Service Award recipient, exemplifying the best in volunteering. The Rotary humbly thinks it’s one of the best hometown parades in the State.” And none of this would be possible without the terrific support of Chanhassen City’s staff and Sheriff’s Deputies. Their work on a holiday makes it fun and safe for all. DAVID NEUBAUER PRESIDENT ROTARY CLUB OF CHANHASSEN RUTH LUNDE 4 TH OF JULY EVENT CHAIR ROTARY CLUB OF CHANHASSEN
Enjoy the celebration and consider becoming a volunteer for the Rotary or any of the amazing local non- profits. Volunteering makes our community live up to its rating as the ‘#1 Best City to Live in America’.
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Business Expo Presented by the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce 4-6 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | SMALL TENT | FREE Local businesses and vendors showcase products and services. Businesses can register online now at ChanhassenMN.gov/4th. Merchandise Sales 4-8 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY Kiddie Games 4-8 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | $0.25/GAME Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank Llama Experience 4-8 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FREE Presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen Permanent Jewelry Studio SLVR Chaska 4-9 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY Little Charity Book Truck 4-9 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY Taste of Chanhassen Presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen 4-11 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY Food available for purchase from your favorite Chanhassen restaurants and food trucks. No outside food or drinks allowed. Beer Garden Beer and seltzer available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Face Painting, Wacky Hair, & Airbrush Tattoos 4:30-8 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | $3-$15 Live Music Featuring Up South Band 5:15-7:15 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | LARGE TENT | FREE Country music’s greatest hits and Up South Band originals. This band will get you dancing and the good times rolling! No outside food or drinks. Kiddie Parade Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank & kiddywampus 5:30-6 PM | CHANHASSEN ELEMENTARY EAST PARKING LOT | FREE Decorate your wagons, bikes, or strollers! ROUTE: Laredo Drive and Chan View Drive ending at City Hall. Traffic control provided; adults MUST accompany children. Tae Kwon Do Demo 6 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FREE Presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen 4-11 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY Chalk It Up Drawing Contest Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank 6-8 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | HOCKEY RINK | FREE Weather permitting. Compete as individuals or groups in three age categories to present a chalk drawing creation. Prizes at 8 PM for most difficult and most creative; some chalk provided. Register day-of at the hockey rink. 3rd Lair Summer Skateboard Series Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank 7 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | SKATE PARK | FREE All ages and abilities; limited to 75 skaters. Registration begins at 6 PM.
TUESDAY, JULY 2 Kiddie Parade Ride Decorating 10 AM-2 PM | KIDDYWAMPUS CHANHASSEN STORE | FREE Sponsored by kiddywampus Chanhassen Family Night at the Carnival Sponsored by SERVPRO of Chaska/Chanhassen 3-10 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY 3-8 PM rides $3 | 8-10 PM rides $4-$6 each | Games and food fees vary. Kids’ Musical Performance Featuring Tricia and the Toonies Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank 4:30-5:30 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | LARGE TENT | FREE Join Tricia and the Toonies for a unique blend of high-energy music, comedy, colorful puppet characters, and lots of audience participation! Face Painting 4:30-8 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | $3-$15 WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball Clinic SESSION I: 9-10:30 AM | SESSION II: 10:30 AM-12 PM CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL | FREE Learn the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and throwing! Both sessions are open to all children, ages 6-12. Pre-registration required, sign-up online at ChanhassenMN.gov/4th.
Kiddie Parade Ride Decorating Sponsored by kiddywampus Chanhassen
10 AM-2 PM | KIDDYWAMPUS CHANHASSEN STORE | FREE Water Wars 3-10 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | $5 PER BUCKET Midwest Carnival Rides & Concessions
3-11 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY 3-5 PM rides $4-$6 each, 5-11 PM UNLIMITED ride wristbands for $25 (games & food not included).
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CITY CENTER PARK DOWNTOWN LAKE ANN PARK
July 3 Continued
Bingo! Presented by the Chanhassen Commission on Aging and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (Chanhassen) 11 AM-1 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | SMALL TENT | FREE Free Bingo with prizes! All donations and proceeds from Bingo support Semper Fi Flo. Your generous donation will provide support of Semper Fi Flo’s important mission to enrich the lives of military families. Live Music Featuring American Bootleg 11:45-1:45 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | LARGE TENT | FREE A can’t miss musical performance of classic songs. Llama Experience Presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen 12:15-1:30 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FREE 4th of July Parade & Historic Plane Flyover Produced by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen 2:30 PM | DOWNTOWN CHANHASSEN | FREE To register a float, visit ChanhassenMN.gov/4th NEW ROUTE Fireworks Display Presented by the City of Chanhassen & Community Event Sponsors 10 PM | LAKE ANN PARK | FREE Food concessions available at the Lake Ann Beach stand until 10 PM. The trail between Lake Ann Park & Greenwood Shores Park will be closed from 12-11 PM on Thursday, July 4 in preparation for the fireworks display.
Street Dance Featuring Johnny Holm Band 8-11 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | LARGE TENT | FREE No outside food or drinks allowed. THURSDAY, JULY 4 Adult Fishing Contest 7-10 AM | LAKE ANN PARK | $25 Catch and release. Limited to 50 participants. Prizes for the top three lon- gest Northern and Bass, and door prizes. Pre-registration required. Rules and regulations online at ChanhassenMN.gov/4th. Classic Car Show Presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen 10 AM-1 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | WEST PARKING LOTS | FREE Face Painting 10 AM-4 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | $3-$15 Taste of Chanhassen Presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen 10 AM-5 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY Food available for purchase from your favorite Chanhassen restaurants and food trucks. No outside food or drinks allowed. Beer Garden Presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen 10 AM-5 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY Beer and seltzer available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Midwest Carnival Rides & Concessions 10:30-11:30 AM | LAKE ANN PARK | FISHING PIER | FREE Trophies and prizes awarded for largest, longest, and smallest fish, in age categories 5-9 and 10-15. Pre-register at ChanhassenMN.gov/4th. Medallion Hunt Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank 11 AM | LAKE ANN PARK | FREE Clues posted every 20 minutes at the Lake Ann Beach concession stand. $200 prize package for the winner of the hunt. Sand Sculpture Contest Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank 11 AM-12 PM | LAKE ANN PARK | BEACH | FREE Prizes awarded for most creative and most difficult in age categories: 10 & under, 11-15, and 16+. Compete as an individual or as a group. Register day-of at the beach. 10 AM-6 PM | CITY CENTER PARK | FEES VARY 10 AM-3:30 PM rides $4-$6 each; 3:30-6 PM all rides $3. Kids’ Fishing Contest Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
NEW ROUTE
PRODUCED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHANHASSEN 2:30 PM | DOWNTOWN CHANHASSEN ROUTE MAP ON PAGE 6
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
PRESENTED BY CITY OF CHANHASSEN AND COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORS 10 PM | LAKE ANN PARK Trail between Lake Ann Park & Greenwood Shores Park closed 12-11 PM on July 4 for preparation.
FIRE WORKS SPECTACULAR FREE
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Parade Route NEW
Parade Staging Only
PRODUCED BY:
Participant Check-In
Parade Staging & Residents Only
W 76TH ST.
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00:00 Road Closure Time
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CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRE
Alternate Traffic Route Participants Only
Line Up Area Parade Route Food & Beverage Sales THE 4 TH OF JULY PARADE HAS A NEW ROUTE!
CUB FOODS
I registered a float for the parade. Where do I get information on staging, lineup, and parade rules? Be on the lookout for an email from events@chanhassenrotary.org. How can I access downtown businesses? Access to all downtown businesses will be available before, during, and after the parade. » Businesses North of West 78th Street Von Hanson’s, Moe’s Char House, Domino’s Parking lot entrances off Laredo Drive and Great Plains Boulevard » Businesses South of West 78th Street Aldi, Venue Apartments, Brindisi’s Pub, 600 Market Street Parking lot entrance off Market Boulevard » West Village Center Lunds & Byerlys Parking lot entrances off West 78th Street » Market Square Cub Foods, Merlin’s Ace Hardware Parking lot entrances off Market Boulevard How can I promote safety during the parade? » Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. » Plan ahead and be aware of the weather. » Be patient when arriving and exiting downtown before and after the parade. Drive slowly and watch for pedestrians. » Stay on the curb during the parade (children especially!). » Never run towards or in front of a parade float, even when stopped. » Exit the parade area quickly and stick to the sidewalks when able.
Why is there a new route? Portions of the former parade route and float staging area, including Chan View Drive, Iroquois Circle, West 76th Street, and Huron Avenue, will be under construction in July 2024 as part of the Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The new route will address this immediate challenge, with the additional goal of increasing public safety and providing a better viewing experience with fewer gaps between floats. Where can I park to view the parade? Parking is available throughout downtown Chanhassen. Parking will not be available on Santa Vera Drive between Powers and Kerber Boulevard, on Kerber Boulevard south of Saddlebrook Curve, or along the parade route. Exit times from the parking lots north of Market Street will be delayed, as Market Street will be closed to the public from 1:30-5:00 p.m. for end-of-parade float staging. Where can I drop off & pick up my parade participant? DROP OFF: Prior to 1:30 p.m., participants can be dropped off at the corner of Kerber Boulevard and Santa Vera Drive on the west (southbound) side of Kerber Boulevard. After 1:30 p.m., participants can be dropped off at the corner of Kerber Boulevard and Saddlebrook Curve or on Santa Vera Drive, east of Kerber Boulevard. PICK UP: Please coordinate pickup with your participant or their group. The parade will end at the intersection of Great Plains Boulevard and Market Street, and floats will empty onto Market Street at the conclusion of the parade.
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THANK YOU COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORS
BUSINESS Americana Community Bank; Automotive Unlimited; Bongards Premium Cheese; Chanhassen American Legion Post 580; Chick-fil-A Chanhassen & Eden Prairie; Christian Brothers Automotive, Eden Trace Corp; J&R Complete Auto Repair; kiddywampus; Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen; Mathnasium of Chanhassen West; Merlin’s Ace Hardware; Nicolet National Bank; Pizzaioli; Riley Crossing Senior Living, SERVPRO of Chanhassen/Chaska; South Lake Agency Inc.; The Garden By The Woods; The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center; Wink Family Eye Care INDIVIDUAL Jim Peck, Parks Commissioner, Vernelle Clayton PURPLE LEAF SPONSORS
Logos indicate businesses that have contributed $1,000+
CORPORATE Old National Bank SILVER LEAF SPONSORS
CORPORATE Ridgeview BUSINESS Brown’s Tire & Auto; Chanhassen Chiropractic; Chanhassen Dental; Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar; Metropolitan Supply; Power Systems; Premier Pool & Spa; & Xcel Energy GREEN LEAF SPONSORS CORPORATE Waytek Inc. BUSINESS Chanhassen Dinner Theatres; CFC Athletics; Leeann Chin; Peak Heating and Cooling; Tono Pizzeria & Cheesesteaks & Turbo Nails of Chanhassen CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
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4TH OF JULY PARADE: NEW ROUTE
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The July 4 Parade has a new route this year. See page 6 of this magazine for more information or visit us online at ChanhassenMN.gov/4th .
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The Rotary Club of Chanhassen proudly announces Denny Laufenburger as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award. Denny, a respected leader, and advocate for community betterment, exemplifies the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.” Throughout his career, he has made significant impacts, serving as Board Chairperson at Westwood Community Church, advocating for transportation accessibility, and leading the Open Hands Foundation. ROTARY CLUB OF CHANHASSEN ANNOUNCES 2024 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
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DENNY LAUFENBURGER ROTARY CLUB OF CHANHASSEN
His dedication extends beyond official roles, embodying values of compassion and inclusivity. Denny actively engages with the community as a public address announcer for local athletics, fostering unity and pride among residents. He effectively represented Chanhassen on a national stage following Prince’s passing, engaging diverse audiences, and seeking community input to foster collaboration in decision-making processes. Chanhassen residents hold Denny Laufenburger in high regard for his exceptional contributions to the city’s growth and well-being. His enduring impact on local governance, community engagement,
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and civic pride makes him a deserving recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, epitomizing selfless dedication and leadership.
VISIT US ONLINE AT CHANHASSENMN.GOV/4TH
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