.....a
city that knows how to celebrate our nation's birthday.
Once
again this year Pleasant Hill
will be the place to be on July Fourth for
a fun and
exciting
day of festivities. Last year
it seemed as though the whole Pleasant Hill
community
turned
out for
the festivities, and we were
all treated to a sensational
day.
Every
year our goal is to outdo the
previous year and to present our
community with the best ever
fun-filled day of celebration. The 2008 commemoration
of our nation's birthday certainly
kept up that tradition. We
want to thank all the participants
who made this such a special
holiday: the runners in the
5K
Fun Run, the parade entrants
who
collectively made for a fabulous
parade, the fine
entertainment and games provided
in the park, the Diablo Valley
College
Pops Band who provided live
music during the fireworks,
and of
course the fireworks itself.
All were superb - all helped
provide us with a memorable
experience, and all deserve
our sincere thanks.
And last but definitely not
least, we thank the many thousands
of
enthusiastic
spectators who added a spirit
of excitement and festiveness
to
this special
day.
The
July 4th events are brought to you by the
PLEASANT HILL FOURTH OF JULY COMMISSION, an all-volunteer
organization dedicated to presenting a full
day
of activities to help residents of Pleasant
Hill celebrate America's independence, its birthday,
and its grandest holiday. This year the Commission
is pleased to present the community with
another
July 4th to remember.
Click here
for a note from our Commission President.
There
is always room for another set of hands in
the planning and execution of the July 4 celebration.
So if you are interested in having a good time
working with a great team of dedicated volunteers,
just click on the VOLUNTEER tab at the top
of this page. There is room for
you on
our team.
How
can you be a part of the excitement? It's easy
- just scroll down to see how you
can plan your entire day right here in
your neighborhood
with
all
these activities.
1
- Firecracker 5K Fun Run!
Start the day off with our early morning 'Firecracker
5K Fun Run'. There's a place for everyone in the family
in our lineup. A 100 yard dash for the little ones,
plus a 5K run for the bigger folk. Check out This
Link for all the details.
2
- The Parade!
What would a Fourth of July celebration be without a
great parade? We have one of the greatest right here
in Pleasant Hill. This hugely popular event travels
right through the downtown area with floats, bands,
marching units, with plenty of noise and music and excitement.
Join your neighbors along the parade route and enjoy
this outstanding event. Check out the Parade
Info Link for all the details.
3
- Fun at the Park!
Here is where it gets even more enjoyable and exciting.
Immediately after the parade the fun begins at Pleasant
Hill Park. Games, food, live musical entertainment,
races, contests, educational displays, and many
events to keep kids and grown-ups entertained for hours.
Check out the Park
link for more details. Admission
is free.
4
- Fireworks! And
this is fireworks with a capital 'F'.
The Pleasant Hill fireworks show is a dazzling
spectacular
that
brings 'em back for more every
year.This show continues to grow in both size
and popularity, and is becoming
the biggest
crowd-pleaser in the
county.
Don't miss it - because on July 5 all your neighbors
will be talking about it. Check out the fireworks
link at the top of this page for details. Admission
is free.
*
VOLUNTEER *
Volunteer
to be part
of the fun on July 4. We have plenty of volunteer
opportunities, and you are cordially invited
to help us organize and present this year's events.
Click
on the flag below to learn how you can help.
*
THANK YOU COMMUNITY SPONSORS *
The
Fourth of July Commission relies on the many
donations of
time,
materials,
and funds from individuals, businesses,
clubs and various organizations here in our community.
We sincerely appreciate the spirit and generosity
shown by the
Pleasant
Hill community. Our Fourth of July celebrations
are made possible by these contributions, and
all of them are deeply appreciated. In particular,
some contributors choose to support us at the
'SPONSOR'
level. Here we present the names of these sponsors
so the community can know of their exceptional
support of this patriotic holiday.
Click
here for a list of these generous sponsors.
