Independence Day in Old Town San Diego
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Overview
When: 07/02/2011 - 07/04/2011
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Location: Old Town State Historical Park
Contact Information
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/663/files/4thofJuly2011_WEB.pdf
Phone: 619-220-5422
Description
The weekend’s activities kick off on Saturday, July 2, with free tours of the historic Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant. The tours will take place at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. and will continue on Sunday, July 3. Tour participants will have a chance to grace the hotel’s trademark balcony, once frequented by the legendary proprietor, Albert Seely. Since 1869, the famous balcony has historically acted as a popular communal meeting ground where the public could experience Independence Day traditions.
In addition, on Saturday the state park will present the performance “How the West Was Spun: A Comic Adventure.” This 45-minute performance is full of laughs and is about a dime novel author who comes to San Diego in search of new material. Admission for adults is $5 and admission for children is $1.
On Sunday, July 3, guests of the park will get to enjoy free concerts featuring patriotic music from Dixie Jazz Katz at 2 p.m. and the Navy Band Southwest at 4:30 p.m. The Dixie Jazz Katz will play many patriotic songs including “You\\\'re a Grand Old Flag,” “Yankee Doodle Boy” and “When the Saints Go Marching In” with a New Orleans-style twist. The Navy Band Southwest will be entertaining the crowd with some of its famous patriotic tunes such as “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” until 6 p.m.
On Monday, July 4, Old Town State Historic Park is hosting an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Guests will be able to come and relive the excitement of an old-fashioned 1800s Independence Day celebration. Townsfolk in period attire will be conducting children’s games, demonstrations, activities, contests and more. Attendees will get to test their skills at pie-eating contests, three-legged races, bucket races, a children’s historic hat contest and more. Monday’s event starts at 11 a.m. with activities until 4 p.m. This event is in cooperation with the Boosters of Old Town which benefits educational programs in the park.
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