Celebrations

Fourth of July Celebrations

by Ray Balogh

FRIDAY, JULY 3

INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

Chapman Lake Conservation Association, 3019 N. 325E, Warsaw. Theme: “We’re All in the Same Boat” with emphasis on honoring first responders and the medical field. Lineup at 7 p.m., parade at 8 p.m. chapmanlake.com

FIREWORKS SHOW

Webster Lake, North Webster. Sponsored by Webster Lake Conservation Association. 10 p.m. Rain date Sunday, July 5. lakewebster.net photo by Peter Wallace, Wallyography

SATURDAY, JULY 4

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Chapman Lake Conservation Clubhouse, 3019 N. 325E, Warsaw. All-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage. 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. chapmanlake.com

FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

Various venues, Village at Winona. Family-friendly celebration, starting with an outdoor concert and concluding with fireworks over Winona Lake. Free admission. All day. 574.268.9888, villageatwinona.com

59TH WAWASEE FLOTILLA

Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Theme: “Proud to be an American.” Flotilla parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. in front of Spink Condominiums and proceed counterclockwise around the lake. 574.457.3775, wawaseeflotilla.com

TIPPECANOE LAKE FLOTILLA AND FIREWORKS

Patona Bay Marina & Resort, 2 EMS T33B Lane, Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg. Theme: “FUN-A-PALOOZA.” Floats will travel main basin in single boat parade style. Sponsored by Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners. 1 p.m. Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. ltpo.org

FIREWORKS

Sechrist Lake in Barbee Chain of Lakes, Leesburg. Dusk. barbeelakes.org

FIREWORKS

Chapman Lake, Warsaw. 10 p.m. chapmanlake.com

LAKE WAWASEE FIREWORKS

Fireworks launched from center of Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Largest fireworks show in community’s history. 10:15 p.m. wawaseefireworks.com

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 4-5

43RD FLOTILLA ROAD RACE

Lakeside Park, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. 3.3- and 8-mile run and 3.3-mile walk. 8 a.m. To maintain social distancing, the course will be open from 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4, through 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5. 574.457.7172, wawaseeflotilla.com

SUNDAY, JULY 5

DEWART LAKE FLOTILLA

Theme: “Summer Fun.” Sponsored by Dewart Lake Protective Association. 2 p.m. No rain date scheduled. 574.596.3120, dewartlake.org