Laurel's 18th annual Independence Day celebration kicks off at 9:30am with a fishing contest for kids 12 years and under at Laurel Lakes. The parade begins at Montgomery and Fourth streets at 11am and field events and games begin at 1:45pm at Granville Gude Park. The 2nd Conspiracy band performs at 6pm and fireworks begine at 9:15pm. No dogs, bicycles, or alcoholic beverages allowed on the field. The following is a schedule for the day:
9:30 - 10:00 fishing contest registration 10:00 - 11:00 fishing contest (12 and under) and registration for horseshoes (horseshow pit area) 11:00 - 5:00 horseshoe contest 11:00 - 12:30 parade on Fourth Street 1:00 - 4:00 ReMax hot air balloon 1:45 - 2:00 baby crawl contest 2:00 - 2:15 sack race 2:15 - 2:30 water-balloon toss 2:30 - 2:45 buble gum contest 2:45 - 3:00 hula hoop contest 3:00 - 3:15 wheelbarrow race 3:15 - 4:00 watermelon-eating contest (covered pavilion) 4:00 - 5:00 registration for paddle-boat contest at boat house (if dock area is available) 5:00 - 5:15 welcome by Mayor Frank Casula 5:15 - 5:45 2nd Conspiracy Band (main stage) 5:15 - 7:00 paddleboat races (if available) 5:45 - 6:00 presentation of parade awards (main stage) 6:00 - 7:45 2nd Conspiracy Band (main stage) 8:00 - 8:45 band floor show (main stage) 9:00 - 9:15 welcome 9:15 fireworks