[College Hill Topeka] July 4th Activities in College Hill

[Erin Snethen]

July 4th is just around the corner. Look for a flyer with details on the Stars & Stripes Festival arriving at your door this week. Here are the details.

 Sunday July 3rd 6:30 - 10:00 pm 
Live bluegrass band, Signal Ridge in Boswell Park
Dessert Potluck 
- bring your favorite dessert to share with your neighbors
Bike, Trike & Wagon decorating 
- some supplies will be provided but bring more to share
Whipped Cream Pie Eating Contest (8:00 pm)
Giant Jenga
Bring chairs & blankets
Monday July 4th
Turtle Races 9:00 am
Parade Staging 9:30 am (13th & Jewell)
Parade 10:00 am
Contest winners announced immediately following parade
Join us for a FREE Hot Dog lunch in the park after the parade, provided by Westminster Presbyterian Church.

The Details 
Interested in playing in the famous College Hill Band? Meet at the Wadley’s, 1334 Boswell Monday morning at 9 am to practice. Contact John Christensen (785) 357-1437
Parade volunteers needed! Meet at Westminster. Balloon Prep 7 am, Parade 9:45 am. Contact Susan Duffy (785) 230-0881
Bringing awareness to Recycling in College Hill! Help your neighborhood by recycling quarterly. Don’t miss the float! 
Contests to get you in the Patriotic Spirit: Float Design Contest
Best Costume Contests
Best Pet Costume, Best Adult Costume, 
Best Kids Costume, Best Decorated Bike or Scooter, 
Best Decorated Wagon or Stroller


A special note about home decorations. Every year so many neighbors go above and beyond decorating their homes for the 4th. It’s amazing! We want to show off everyone’s hard work. Patriotic home photos will be taken Sunday morning, July 3rd. Photos will be shared that evening & on Facebook. 
Also, we wanted to shake things up a bit this year. Get with your close neighbors and really let your block shine! Join your block with Patriotic Decorating! We will announce a block winner on July 4th after the parade. Win a Pizza Party for your entire block! 

If you want to volunteer on the 3rd or 4th - let us know. Contact Erin Snethen (3rd) (785) 608-9839 or Susan Duffy (4th - parade) (785) 230-0881. Susan could really use some help filling balloons for the kids at 7 am or parade help at 9:45 am, both on the 4th. Meet at Westminster.

View the images for the entire lineup of fun! See you there!


Erin Snethen
President, College Hill Neighborhood Association
1921 SW Huntoon Street
(785)608-9839
erinsnethen at gmail.com
esnethen at sewingworkshop.com