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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
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
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.
May • Chamber Golf Outing/Banquet Memorial Day - Labor Day • Yard of the Week May 31 - June 1 • Community Garage Sales 2024 ELWOOD CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 25-27 • Gosper County Fair & Rodeo - The best little hometown, 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. August • Farmers Market September • Team Jack Radiothon November 7 • Give Big Elwood December • Old Fashioned Christmas - See Santa, ride the Fire Truck, and enjoy business open houses and holiday events throughout beautiful Downtown Elwood. Watch for more Elwood Chamber updates at www.elwoodnebraska.com
2024 JOHNSON LAKE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Memorial Day Weekend Garage Sales around the lake, EMS 5-K Walk/Run and lunch, June • Craft Fairs, Farmers Markets, Annual Chamber Member Appreciation Concert June 8 • Artisan Market July • Craft Fairs, Farmers Markets July 4 • 4th of July Boat Annual Boat Parade 10 a.m.
Register at the Marina boat dock 9-10 a.m. July 5 • Light-Up–the-Lake Fireworks 10 p.m.
Watch for Johnson Lake Chamber updates at www.johnsonlake.org and on Facebook at Johnson Lake, NE-Chamber of Commerce
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