Your guide to Rockets & Rails TONIGHT!
Get ready for an evening of Independence Day fun at Rockets & Rails!
From live music and family-friendly activities to games, contests, delicious food, refreshing drinks, two great bands, and a spectacular fireworks finale, there will be something for everyone.
The weather will be hot, so come prepared with loose clothing, hats, and plenty of water. Also bring your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen, and bug spray, and get ready for a great time!
Schedule of Events
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5-7 p.m.: Food and drink vendors & Kids Zone open
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5:30 p.m.: Hot Dog Eating Contest in band shell area
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6:15 p.m.: Ice Cream Eating Contest in band shell area
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7 p.m.: Opening Concert: The Sassanachs (in the band shell)
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7:45 p.m.: Opening remarks, National Anthem, Colors Presentation, etc. (Fischer Field)
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8 p.m.: Headliner Concert: Stolen Winnebagos (Fischer Field)
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10 p.m.: Fireworks begin to the south!
Keep pets safe at home this holiday weekend
More dogs run away on the Fourth of July than any other time of year. Here are some tips to keep yours safe this week:
- Keep your dog indoors as much as possible, with windows closed and blinds shut. Play music or the television for background noise.
- Keep a collar and tag on your dog this week, even if they don't usually wear one. It makes returning them home so much quicker.
- Keep doors and gates secure.
- Provide a safe place for them to retreat, like a crate or bed.
- Give them plenty of exercise during the day before fireworks start.
Let’s help keep our furry friends safe, calm, and home where they belong!
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What to know about door-to-door solicitors
Summer is door-to-door sales season! We've received a number of questions and concerns from residents lately, so here's what you should know:
- A peddler's license is required when going door-to-door to sell goods. That way the City is aware of their activity and has their contact information in case of any issues. Feel free to ask a salesperson to see their City license.
- A handbill license is needed if someone is going door-to-door and leaving pamphlets at homes where no one answers the door. (However, these requirements do not apply to political, religious, youth, or education organizations.)
- If a salesperson is suspicious, threatening or refuses to leave your property, please call 911 so an officer can come out and speak to them.
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Meridian Event Center celebrating 15th anniversary
The Meridian Event Center will toast its 15th anniversary with an elegant dinner, live music and dancing, and a few surprises along the way.
The anniversary celebration is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and will include a new, expanded dinner buffet prepared by the Meridian’s in-house chefs.
Wichita’s George Sanders Blues Band will perform their popular blend of delta blues, R&B, jazz, funk and classic rock. The evening will conclude with a special champagne toast to honor the Meridian’s first 15 years and celebrate the future ahead.
Tickets are $30 per person, or $50 including access to the pre-event cocktail hour, a special swag bag, and one included bar drink ticket. Or a group can reserve a table of 10 for $750, complete with two bottles of wine and a commemorative glass for each guest to take home.
Visit meridianeventcenter.com or call 316-284-3100 to reserve tickets or learn more.
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Upcoming Events
See all of the upcoming events on our Community Events calendar on Choose-Newton.com.
Meetings & Reminders:
- July 3 – City offices closed for Independence Day
- 6 p.m. July 6 – Planning Commission meeting
- 7:30 a.m. July 9 – City Commission agenda review
- 7 p.m. July 14 – City Commission meeting
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