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Upsala ’ s Heritage Day : ‘ Let Freedom Ring ’
The folks in Upsala welcome all to join them in celebrating this year ’ s Heritage Day , with the theme of “ Let Freedom Ring , Thank a Veteran .” The event is kicked off the Monday before , when the Medallion Hunt begins , Monday , Aug . 7 . Clues will be posted on the Upsala City website at www . cityofupsala . com , at area businesses and on local radio stations .
While all of the festivities are held Saturday , Aug . 12 , The Upstage Junior Theater Camp will present “ Finding Nemo ,” Friday , Aug . 11 , at 7 p . m . Another performance is planned for Saturday , Aug . 12 , at 10 a . m .
Saturday , Aug . 12 , begins with registering at the Upsala High School at 8 a . m . to participate in the 5K run .
The Upsala Heritage Day parade is historically one of the largest in the area , and this year , it will start at 4 p . m . in the afternoon , a big change from previous years .
After the parade , fun for the whole family will continue in the city park . The park will be filled with activities for every age , music during the afternoon by Handmade Jammin ’ is sponsored by Friends of the Upsala Library . Other activities include miniature golf , kids games , train rides , inflatables , pedal pull , face painting , bean bag toss , call walk and a car show .
Several food vendors along with other vendors will be onsite selling woodwork , jewelry , metal art , clothing , gourmet kitchen products , wood signs , goat milk items and more .
A beer garden opens at 5 p . m . in the park , and bingo sponsored by Upsala ’ s Dollars for Scholars and pie judg-
ing contest will take place on the grounds .
The evening will continue with a DJ entertaining from 7:30 p . m . until midnight . They will begin with music for the kids and prizes .
Upsala Ballpark Association ( UBA ) will hold its raffle drawing at 9 p . m ., with fireworks at dusk , which will be visible from the park .
Sunday morning , Aug . 13 , Upsala Community Center will host a brunch from 10 a . m . – 1 p . m . The menu includes pancakes , sausage and bacon , scrambled eggs , breakfast potatoes , caramel rolls , milk , juice and coffee . Proceeds will benefit the Upsala Community Center .
Information on the city ’ s Heritage Day Festival events will be posted at www . cityofupsala .
2023 QUALITY OF LIFE EVENTS
July 20th Party in the Park Holdridge Park , Foley 5:30 - 11pm
August 17th
Movie in the Park Lions Park , Foley 5:30 - 11pm
September 16th Oktoberfest Lions Park , Foley 1 - 6pm