Virtual Fourth of July Celebration
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2020
Contact: Jennifer L. Liu, Director of Parks and Recreation, (650) 286-3390, jliu@fostercity.org
Celebrating this great nation is a little different this year. Though we are not able to come together, please join the City of Foster City and the Foster City Lions Club for a virtual Fourth of July experience. The virtual event will take place on Saturday, July 4th from 10:30am-6:30pm on the City’s website: www.fostercity.org/july4th. While we know this year's event will look a bit different from previous years, we will still be including some of your favorite program components!
Virtual Dog Contest
One of the most beloved events of the annual Fourth of July Celebration is the dog parade including the Fastest Eater contest. Categories include: Most Patriotic, Dog/Owner Look-Alike, Most Handsome, Most Beautiful, Best Trick, and Fastest Eater*. To enter one or more of the above categories, download the entry form from our website and submit the required photo/video by June 26th at 5pm. For more information, email ojimenez@fostercity.org. *The Fastest Eater category is limited to only 12 applicants. Applicants will be required to come to Leo Ryan Park to film on-site on July 2 at 2pm.
Voting: The public can vote for their favorites online on our Facebook page (FosterCityRecreation) from Saturday, July 4, from 11am-2pm. A Facebook photo album for each category will be made available to the public, and people can click "Like" to vote for their favorites!
Home Decorating Contest
New for 2020, we are calling on all residents to show us your patriotic pride and deck out your home with the glorious colors of red, white, and blue! To enter your home, complete the entry form on our website. Homes must be decorated by June 30th. Judging will be done by City staff on July 1st and 2nd.
Voting: A Facebook photo album for the Top 3 Best Decorated Homes will be made available to the public, and people can click "Like" to cast their vote! The album will be available on our Facebook page (FosterCityRecreation) on Saturday, July 4, from 11am-2pm. The winner will be announced at 4pm!
Virtual Family Parade
Grab your family members and enter the Virtual Family Parade and Costume Contest! Categories include: Most Patriotic Individual or Group, Most Patriotic Bike/Trike/Wagon, Most Unique, Best Integration of Family Pet, and Best Overall.
To enter one or more of the above categories, download the entry form from our website and submit a photo by Saturday, July 4, at 9am. For more information, email bkoehler@fostercity.org.
Voting: The public can vote for their favorites online on our Facebook page (FosterCityRecreation) from Saturday, July 4, from 11am-2pm. A Facebook photo album for each category will be made available to the public, and people can click "Like" to vote for their favorites!
Day of Programs
- Musical Entertainment - Tune in to listen to musical acts on our website or Facebook page:
- 1pm – Andy Z – Family Concert
- 6pm – Tony Lindsay and Janice Maxie-Reed presented by Top Shelf Entertainment
- Virtual Family Games – Join us for family-friendly games that we will be hosting live online on July 4th as well links to family games and activities:
- 10am – Virtual Bingo
- 2pm – Live Family Trivia
- 3pm – Family Games
- Virtual Kids Zone – Clickable links to keep the kids entertained and active!
The full Schedule of Events will be posted as the event gets closer on the July 4th webpage: www.fostercity.org/july4th. For more information, email recreation@fostercity.org or call (650) 286-3380.
Please note that no programs will take place on-site and that all content will be available online. The 2020 fireworks show has been canceled.
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