Friday, July 4: Celebrate America Day

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Story Published: Jun 3, 2008 at 8:42 AM PST

Celebrate America Day
July 4, 2008
3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

As America celebrates Independence Day, the Festival will focus on the American athletes who have given great performances throughout the years. The grand finale will be a fireworks display just after the conclusion of the Men's 10K.

Free Spectator Shuttles – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to midnight
Autzen Stadium, 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
South Eugene High School , 400 E 19th, Eugene

Festival Stage
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – On the video screen: Showcase of U.S. athletes and the Butte to Butte highlights.
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Oregon Bach Festival presents Trio Voronezh.
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Live coverage of meet.
10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Fireworks
10:20 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Music by Samba Ja, ending with march out of the Festival.

Festival – 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Highlights include fireworks at 10 p.m.

Starting Block – 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Activities include: Join the red, white and blue party, make a necklace or get a temporary tattoo, or try out the NEOS electric interactive game.
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – On the video screen: Showcase of U.S. athletes and the Butte to Butte highlights.4 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Oregon Bach Festival presents Trio Voronezh. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Live coverage of meet.10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Fireworks10:20 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Music by Samba Ja, ending with march out of the Festival.Highlights include fireworks at 10 p.m.Activities include: Join the red, white and blue party, make a necklace or get a temporary tattoo, or try out the NEOS electric interactive game.

3:30 p.m. Walking tour to Pre's Trail

Competition – 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hayward Field opens at 4:30 p.m.

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