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Today is preview of Fourth food, fun
By MOLLY MOORHEAD
Published July 3, 2007
DADE CITY - Clowns, carnival rides and, most important, fireworks will greet Fourth of July revelers at this year's Sparklebration event at the Pasco County Fairgrounds.
A sneak preview with free admission and free parking opens today at 5 p.m. with rides and food. The Miss Sparklebration pageant begins at 6 p.m. in Dan Cannon Auditorium.
But the main event is Wednesday, culminating with a fireworks extravaganza just after dark. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, but alcohol coolers, pets and personal fireworks are not.
The event also includes an All-American food court with goodies like corn dogs, barbecue, cotton candy and lemonade. There will be continuous musical entertainment, plus animal shows and rides.
Wander around the fairgrounds and watch for acts like the Living Statue of Liberty, Denny the Clown, Stilt-Walking Uncle Sam and a balloon-twisting clown.
Skydivers from Zephyrhills will drop in with an American flag at 5 p.m.
For the competitive appetites, eating contests will test the limits on hot dogs, watermelons and of course, apple pie.
Sparklebration
Where: Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City.
For information: Call 352 567-6678 or visitpasco countyfair@atlantic.net
Today: Sneak preview. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
Wednesday: Fair and fireworks show. Gates open at 3 p.m. Admission is $3 (free for kids 10 and younger) and parking is $5.
[Last modified July 2, 2007, 21:28:43]
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