MONDAY, JULY 3 - Pre-Party - Live Band

7:00 Community Worship Praise Service, Bandshell - open to all - featuring

p.m. "The Franz's" Family of Arkansas

9:00 "THE RUMBLES" outside dance, Pagelos on Hwy 15 - FEE - Beer Garden open at 8 p.m. - Dance at 9 p.m.

a.m. League, Civic Center Bsmt, Serving 6:30-11 am, Nebr. Alpha 8075 Lutheran Brotherhood co-sponsor - Fee

7:00 VFW Auxiliary Community Pancake Breakfast, VFW Club, serving

7 - 11 am - Fee

• 6.2 Mile Freedom Run, Seward Jaycees & Seward Optimist Club, 14th & Seward, Park Entrance - Entry Fee, forms at Chamber office
• Pre-registration for July 4 Car Show, 7am - 11 am, between 6th & 8th Sts., corp. spon. Seward Area Chamber of Commerce, 616 Bradford St., 643-4189, contact Shawn Edwards, event chair - Fee

7:30 Flag Raising: Boy Scout Troops 256, Courthouse lawn

• Community Prayer Service, Seward Ministerial Assn., speaker Pastor Jim Miller of Faith Lutheran Church, and United Methodist Carol Choir, dir. Trudy Langner, Courthouse North steps
• Anvil Firing - Colonial custom, Seward Volunteer Fire Department, Courthouse lawn
• Chimes Concert, Weller Tower, compliments Concordia (all day)

8:00 EXHIBITS OPEN - Free - open to the public, 8 am - 3 pm

EXHIBITS INCLUDE:

• Camp Creek Threshers Exhibit and Seward Co. Fair Antique Tractors and Farm Machinery Exhibit, SunMart grass lot, west of bldg.

• Quilt Show, "Christmas Quilts - Christmas in July," Seward's Blue Valley Quilters, Cattle Nat'l Bank Mtg. Rm - Vote on your favorite Millennium Quilt
• "Images of Independence," timeless photo documentary exhibit of the community's July 4th Celebrations, Civic Center
• Nebr. Youth Art Competition State Winners, Civic Center, spon. GFWC Nebr. Federation of Women's Clubs, Inc.
• Paintings by Seward's late Thomas B. Johnson, Civic Center lower level, spon. Seward Arts Council, on loan Nebr. Historical Society
• Nebr. State 4-H Traveling Photography, Civic Center
• Centennial Exhibit, GFWC Seward Womans Club photos, memorabilia, Civic Center Rm 3
• Special Exhibit - Seward County Veterans - special emphasis "Our Korean Vets," historic documents & records, certificates, photos, Civic Center Video Rm, spon. Seward Co. Historical Society & Seward Co. Genealogical Society
• Student Panel Exhibit, From Nebraska Student Capitol Forum on America's Future, statewide exhibit - issues, Civic Center
• Essay Exhibit, Rotary, Jones Nat'l Bank Aud., lower level
• Special Watercolor Exhibit - "Historic Seward Structures" by Michael Bristol, Jones Nat'l Bank Aud., spon. Jones Nat'l Bank
• "Wedding Dresses Through the Decades," dresses and photos, Civic Center original bldg., spon. GFWC Seward Womans Club
• Marxhausen's Water Color Art - "Elevators of Seward County" from the Cattle Nat'l Bank collection, Cattle Nat'l Bank Meeting Rm
• Nebr. State Fair Youth Art, first place winners Ed. Div., Civic Center
• Langworthy State Watercolor Juried Art Show winners, Langworthy Gallery, spons. Civic Center Commission
• Seward Rotary Club 75th Anniversary Exhibit, memorabilia, "Service Above Self," Civic Center
• Friends of the Library Book Sale, sidewalk at 5th & South at new City Library site, "Biggest One Ever!"
• Register for Electric Car Races, "Independence Day Power Drive," SHS/Methodist Church parking lot, check in at 8 a.m.
• "Seward Structures" Millennium water colors by Matt Glawatz, commissioned by Jones Nat'l Bank & Cattle Nat'l Bank, Civic Center

9:00 Food Alley Opens, 5th St. between Seward & Jackson, food booths

• "Lincoln Sky Knights" radio control airplanes, Elementary school playground, 200 E Pinewood. Special Exhibition 9 am - 12 pm
• Arts & Crafts Show Opens, Courthouse lawn
• Miscellaneous Market Opens, 5th St. between Seward & Main
• Children's Hour with Mr. Magic - Jeff Koch, Civic Center Aud., spon. GFWC Seward Jr. Womans Club
• Pet Parade - Seward FFA, Bandshell, no entry fee - bring your pets
• Marxhausen Video - "A Time To See," Municipal Bldg.
• Horseshoe Pitching Tourney, Seward Co. Fairgrounds horseshoe pits, spon. Seward VFW Post 4755 - Entry Fee
• OPPD Independence Day Power Drive, "July 4 Indy" Electric Car Race, SHS/Methodist Church parking lot
• Check in Push Cart Derby, Pack 256, Methodist Church, No Fee

9:30 Special Children's "Millennium Story Time" spons. by City Library at new library site, 5th & South, ages 3 through 8

10:00 Seward Vol. Fire Dept. Water Fight Tournaments, Jackson Ave. between 3rd & 4th Sts., spon. SVFD - VFD Teams. Contact John Singleton 643-3400, Women & Mixed Teams Welcome!

• Historic Walk Around Concordia - "Into the next Century," What's New, meet at Weller Hall steps, wear walking shoes, visit new Thom Leadership Education Center (TLEC)
• Walking/Information Tour of New City Library "on site," model, plans, information, at 5th & South, presentations on the hour 10 am - 2 pm
• Gymnastics Exhibition, North side of Courthouse Square
• "Fourth of July" Nat'l Pole Vault Competition - "Street Meet," 4th St. between Seward & Jackson, men's & women's competition, contact Gene Brooks 643-4382
• Marxhausen Movie - "Koenig Connection," Municipal Bldg.
• USA Travelogue - "Our Great America" by Dr. Jack Kinworthy, Concordia's Traveling Classroom on Wheels, Jones Nat'l Bank Aud., spon. Jones Nat'l Bank & Trust
• Carnival Opens - Richard's Amusements, Middle School
• Special Postal Station Opens - Pictorial Cancellation for Seward's July 4th, U.S. Post Office Lobby, Free Post Cards! July 4 Only! Open 10 am - 1 pm honoring our Religious Heritage

• Children's Big Wheel/Hot Cycle Races, Moffitt Park, Seward Jaycees

• Froggy 98 "Boom Box," downtown Seward
• Capitol City Cloggers, Bandshell, spon. Cattle Nat'l Bank

• 10:00 Quilt Talk featuring Janice Lippincott of Blair, Cattle Bank upstairs (elevator) "Quilt Trunk Show," spon. Blue Valley Quilters
• 50th Wedding Anniversary Couples Reception, honoring couples married 50 years or more, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, refreshments, music, speaker, certificates, awards, guests welcome, spon. GFWC Seward Womans Club, contact Jean Kolterman 643-3803
• The von Kampen Brothers in concert, Civic Center Aud.
• Miss Independence/Mr. Firecracker Reunion for present and previous July 4 royalty, former runner-ups welcome, with family and friends reception, St. John Church Fellowship Hall, refreshments
• Area Scout Pushcart Derby, SHS/Methodist parking lot, register at 9

10:30 Special Children's "Millennium Story Time," at site of new City Library, 5th & South, ages 3-8, spon. City Library

11:00 96 KX, booth downtown next to Car Show

Walking Tour of Seward's Historic Square, Seward Co. Historical Society, Jane Graff, guide, begins at Info. Booth, Courthouse lawn

• Free Aerobatic Airplane Show, Municipal Airport, S Hwy 15, bring a lawn chair, spon. Seward Airport Auth. & Lincoln Aerobatic Club
• "The Cleffs" in concert, featuring Fred Bruns & Company, Civic Center basement during the meal by the band parents
• Korean War Video "The First Forty Days," Municipal bldg., 33 min.
• International Travelogue, "Vietnam - The Country" by Dr. Robert Fiala, Concordia Univ., Jones Nat'l Bank basement
• Bubble Gum/Apple Pie Eating Contest, Bandshell, spon. Seward Rotary Club - Free
• Tracey Welch and Friends in Concert, Civic Center Aud.
• Burlington Northern Mini Train, Harold Jones, Jones Nat'l Bank parking lot, free rides 11 am - 1 pm, spon. Jones Nat'l Bank & Trust

11:30 Sloppy Joe/Yum Yum Feed, Civic Center lower level, serving

11:30 am - 2 pm, Seward Band Parents Fund Raiser

• Special United States Birthday Cake Giveaway, Bandshell, spon. Seward High FCCLA
• Special Children's "Millennium Story Time," at site of new City Library, 5th & South, ages 3-8, spon. City Library
• Korean War Video "The Turning Tide," Municipal bldg., 37 min.
• Joyfully Sing, St. John Lutheran Church's Acapella Choir concert, religious music, Civic Center Aud.
• 12:00 Korean War Video "The New War," Municipal Bldg., 39 min.

Antique Auto Show/Exhibit Contest Judging, Seward St. between 6th & 8th Sts., spon. Seward Chamber of Commerce

• Seward Kiwanis KiTones - Musical Favorites & Patriotic Song Fest, Civic Center Langworthy Aud.
• Antique Tractor Show/Exhibit - "Seward Co. Fair Antique Tractor Preview," SunMart lot next to building
• Capital City Cloggers, Bandshell, spon. Cattle Nat'l Bank
• Historic Rivoli Theater Free Military Movie, "Rules of Engagement," rated "R", spon. Seward Arts Council
• "Hour With A Hero - Visit With A Veteran" - Bob Dowding, WWII POW & author of book "A Few Survived," Jones Nat'l Bank basement

1:00

• Travelogue - International "Ethiopia" by Richard Jostes, Dir. of Development - Orphan Grain Train, Jones Nat'l Bank Aud.

• Demonstration, 5th & Seward St., spon. Seward Black Belt Academy
• City Municipal Band Concert - "Salute to Sousa," Bandshell
• "Relative Harmony" Concert, Civic Center Aud.
• VETERANS' RECEPTION" - Veterans' Reception honoring area residents that have served in the military - special salute to Korean War Veterans of Greater Seward Area, refreshments, speakers, music, certificates, prizes, entertainment, spon. Seward VFW Post 4755 and Auxiliary
• Quilt Talk featuring Janice Lippincott of Blair, Cattle Nat'l Bank upstairs (elevator), spon. Blue Valley Quilters "Quilt Trunk Show"
• Korean War Video "Retreat and Dig In," Municipal bldg., 43 min.

1:30 Messengers of Joy, Civic Center Aud.

• Antique Auto Show Awards, Seward St. between 6th & 8th Sts.
• Korean War Video "The 38th Parallel," Municipal bldg., 52 min.

2:00 Wissmann Family Singers, Civic Center Aud., spon. Faith in Christ Fellowship

The "Der Veiner Schlinger," Fairbury Hot Dog "Shoot Out," 5th & Seward St., spon. Seward Area Chamber of Commerce

• Jeff Koch-Mr. Magic, Bandshell, spon. GFWC Seward Jr. Womans Club
• Concordia Prof. Reinhold Marxhausen's "Stardust and Other Fascinating Discoveries" - free demonstration and a "hands on" discussion, Cattle Nat'l Bank upstairs meeting room
• Travelogue, "Our NEBRASKAland," facts, sites & history, by Duane Pavel, Jones Nat'l Bank Aud.
• Korean War Video "Ridgway's War," Municipal bldg., 43 min.

2:30 Governor's Community Reception - Seward A.A.R.P., St. John Church Fellowship Hall

• Korean War Video "The Peace Saga," Municipal bldg., 47 min.

• Lincoln's "Club Kicks," Bandshell
• 3:00 Nationwide Bell Ringing - "Let Freedom Ring," bells will ring 13 times citywide and nationally!

4:00 GRAND PARADE, begins at 1st & Bradford Ave. and goes West on Seward St. to City Park, contact Seward Chamber of Comm., 643-4189

5:00 Special Concert, Bandshell

6:30 Mayor's Welcome - Crowning Miss Independence & Mr. Firecracker, Bandshell, spon. Seward Rotary, Seward Co. Comm. Service Award

• Pro Tour Bull Riding, Seward Co. Fairgrounds, gates open 5:30 - Fee
• 7:00 David City's "Continental Harmony" - National Celebration Performance, Five Movement Choral work features instrumental accompaniments by the American Czech Brass Band, traditional Czech Button Accordian Ensemble, solo violinist Prof. David Neely, Children's Choir and Community Choir, commissioned by Butler County Arts Council, written by Deborah Teason of Hamden, CT, American Composers Forum/Nat. Endowment for the Arts, Bandshell
• 7:30 Free Outdoor "Pre-Fireworks" Concert 'Live' featuring live band "Border Town," 7:30-9:30 pm - "Festival Seating" Plum Creek Park (weather permitting), spon. Lincoln's "96 KX" Radio Station

8:00 Walker Mfg. Parachute Jump, Plum Creek Park (weather permitting)

10:00 GIANT FIREWORKS SALUTE honoring Our Military Veterans - State's Best Show, coord. by Mel Bolte, Plum Creek Park, spon. City of Seward and Seward Area Chamber, Walker Mfg., Seward Jaycees, Hughes Bros., Experian, and the July 4th Committee (bring a blanket & chair, walk into the park)

• Downtown Seward's "Operation Silhouette" - Holiday lights around the Square! featuring lights on the Courthouse!
• Carnival - Richard's Amusements, Middle School

8:00 Clean Up - Seward Boy, Cub, & Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs, Lions Club &

a.m. Comm. Volunteers, city-wide throughout the morning - "A Litter Free Event" Keep Seward Beautiful! Plan to spend the 2001 4th in Seward!