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Jamboree
June 22, 2016 @ 11:00 am - June 26, 2016 @ 6:00 pm
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Columbia Heights, recently named an All-American City, will celebrate Jamboree this week with the parade on Friday, June 24, from 6-8 p.m. The rest of the schedule is below (most events at Huset Park or Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill Street):
Wednesday, June 22
Tasty Pizza Medallion Hunt – Clues posted twice daily, 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. at Tasty Pizza and on Facebook. $1,000 prize!
Thursday, June 23:
Lions Beer Garden 5 p.m. – close
Carnival 5 p.m. – close
Friday, June 24:
Jamboree Parade 6 – 8 p.m. The Parade begins at 45th & Central Ave., and proceeds south to 40th Ave. on Central, ending at 5th St.
Lions Beer Garden 5 p.m. – 12 midnight
Carnival 1 p.m. – close
Saturday, June 25:
Adult Softball Tournament all day & the Home-Run Derby 7 p.m.
Climbing Rock Tower & Obstacle Course, FREE, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Huset Park, provided by the MN Army National Guard and Columbia Heights Recreation. Parent/Guardian must be present and sign a waiver.
Garden Art Class, FREE, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. @Murzyn Hall, drop in any time with the whole family. This fun free art class by Created To Grow, sponsored by Columbia Heights Parks and Rec will use weaving to create a temporary garden art installation for the Huset Park Hentges Community Garden, and a little weaving sampler to bring home with you.
Local Music JOE FAHEY 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. on Heights Idol Stage (if inclement weather, inside Murzyn Hall)
10th annual Heights Idol 6:30 p.m. outside of Murzyn Hall (if rain, inside). Who will be the next voice of Columbia Heights? FREE performance on the outdoor stage at Murzyn Hall. Cash Prizes & Trophies will be awarded. More info or to audition for next year, call 763-706-3733.
Lions Beer Garden 12 noon – 12 midnight
Carnival 1 p.m. – 12 midnight
Fireworks dusk (if rain, Sunday at dusk)
Sunday, June 26
Adult Softball Tournament
Columbia Heights Royalty Coronation 1 p.m. at Columbia Heights High School. Admission: $5 adults, $3 students, 5 & under free.
Carnival 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Lions Beer Garden 12 noon – 6 p.m.
JAMBOREE HOTLINE 763-706-3789
