What does Fourth of July mean to you?
“Fireworks. They look awesome!”
Rosa Garcia
14, Orland
“Getting together with family and celebrating our independence.”
Tiffany Hernandez
19, Orland
“A celebration where you have fun. The Chinese gave us gunpowder; I think we’re celebrating that too.”
Damian Ferrer
16, Orland
“Freedom to our country. I’m thankful I live in this country.”
Deysy Guerrero
20, Orland
“It’s a celebration of what made us whole. I hope it continues.”
Mike Yalow
67, Orland
Glenn County celebrates July Fourth
Orland Old-Fashioned Fourth of July, Vinsonhaler Park, Orland
Noon: Food and children’s game booths open
1 p.m.: Presentation of colors; pledge of allegiance; national anthem; welcome by event Chairwoman Joanne Overton; address by Orland Mayor Bruce Roundy.
1:30 p.m.: Citizen of the Year award; military service songs; recognition of military personnel; parade of cars.
2:30 p.m.: Decorated hat contest; decorated live pet contest; decorated bike contest; junior foot race; sack races; egg toss
3:30 p.m.: Frog-jumping contest, including auction of frogs
Other events
Today
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: “Pignic” at Farm Sancutary, 19080 Newville Road, Orland.
• 1 to 5 p.m.: Orland Community Pool open for regular swim
• All day: Tennis tournament at Vinsonhaler Park, Orland; soccer tournament at Roosevelt Field behind Orland High.
• Dusk: Fireworks at Jensen Park in Willows
Sunday
• Tennis tournament at Vinsonhaler Park, Orland; soccer tournament at Roosevelt Field.
