Kids’ Day Friday
Children show off decorated bikes every year
By Amie Johansen | amie@charlescitypress.com
Each year, area kids swarm Charles City’s Central Park for Kids’ Day. The Friday before Independence Day is dedicated to the younger population.
The day begins with a performance from the junior Pom pom squad. At 10:30 a.m. the parade begins.
According to McDonald’s representative Sheryl Jeffrey, more than 20 years ago during the first Kids’ Day, 50 children participated in the parade. Now roughly 700 children don their red, white and blue, decorate their bikes, trikes and strollers stroll around the blocks.
At the conclusion of the parade, lunch is served in Central Park. During lunch is a variety of games and shows geared for the younger generations’ entertainment. There is a cheerleading performance by the Charles City Stars, a magic show and inflatables — to name a few.
Kids’ Day isn’t confined to Central Park. Instead, children can enjoy special treatment all across town. From the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle” matinee at the Charles Theatre, to mini-golf specials at Bayou Bend, free swimming at the public pool and bowling specials at Comet Bowl.
Families are encouraged to register their children at 10 a.m. at Central Park for prizes and gift bags.
Kids’ Day Schedule of Events
10 a.m. Kids’ Parade Registration: Bandshell in Central Park
10 a.m. Junior Pompom Squad performance: Central Park
TBA Youth Volleyball Tournament: Grades 4-7, at Comet Ball, registration forms available at Chamber Office
10:30 a.m. Kids’ Parade: Around Central Park
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Comet Bowl: $1 game kids specials
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home Museum
11 a.m. Lunch in Park: $1.50 food by McDonald’s
11:15 a.m. Charles City Stars performance: Central Park
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free Kids’ Games and Activities: Central Park
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. The Magic and Illusions of Eric Michaels: Central Park
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Bayou Bend Mini Golf: $2 mini golf specials
1:30 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Charles Theater
2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Inflatables: Central Park
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free Swim: Lion’s Field Pool (ages 12 and under)
4 p.m. Penny Dive: Lion’s Field Pool
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Classic Car Night: Dave’s Restaurant
6 p.m. Water Ball Fights: Jackson Street, behind Central Park
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Superior Sound DJ & Video: Central Park
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