There will be baby shows and homemade ice cream.A cakewalk, horseshoe tournament, and even a Beatles tribute band are on the agenda.And don’t forget the fireworks.Fourth of July celebrations are planned in Midway, Morrison, and downtown McMinnville on Monday, giving residents a chance to beam with patriotic pride. It all starts bright and early Monday morning at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast on Court Square.From there, the traditional Stars and Stripes Fun Run will get Independence Day moving at a brisk pace at 7:30 a.m., departing from its tradition spot in front of the courthouse on Main Street. That will be followed by the festive Yankee Doodle Children’s Parade at 9:30 a.m.In Midway, get your little one all dolled up for the baby show at 10:30 a.m. Beatles fans won’t want to miss the main musical entertainment as the tribute band Forever Abbey Road will be performing a sampling of the Fab Four’s most memorable hits.In Morrison, get ready to yell “Bingo” as games begin at 4 p.m. You can expect a sack race and possibly an egg toss when outdoor games start at 5 p.m.Fireworks are planned for all three communities with Morrison’s fireworks show scheduled to start at 8:45 p.m., McMinnville’s show scheduled for 9 p.m., and Midway’s for 10 p.m. Monday, July 4Downtown McMinnville 6:30 a.m. Fun Run/5K race registration begins7 to 10 a.m. First United Methodist pancake breakfast7:30 a.m. Fun Run/5K race begins8 a.m. Heritage Alliance Museum open8 a.m. Park Theater open for tours, Kids Corner open9 a.m. Patriotic Salute with national anthem Presentation of Colors, Silver & Gold Band9:30 a.m. Yankee Doodle Parade by Junior Auxiliary9:30 a.m. Walking Tour at Riverside Cemetery10 a.m. WCHS Pioneerettes perform10:15 a.m. WCMS Dance Team perform10:30 a.m. Paula’s Dance Academy10:45 a.m. WCHS Winter Guard11 a.m. Free movie “National Treasure” at Park Theater9 p.m. Dr Pepper Fireworks at Civic CenterMorrison Ruritan2 p.m. Baby pageant registration2:45 p.m. Opening ceremonies3 p.m. Baby pageant4 p.m. Children's activities, Bingo begins5 p.m. Outdoor games6 p.m. Cake walk, cornhole tournament begins7 p.m. Live music from Midnite Toast Band8:45 p.m. FireworksMIDWAY CIC10 a.m. Opening ceremony, concessions open Speaker, awards10:30 a.m. Baby show starts.
Ready to celebrate
County prepares to party