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Columbia Basin Herald
Independence Day traditions take center stage in George July 4
By CHERYL SCHWEIZER,
3 days ago
GEORGE — July 4 being a day of tradition, the nation’s birthday will be celebrated in the traditional fashion at the annual celebration in George.
Independence Day will feature the traditional parade, fireworks and patriotic speeches, but traditionally one of the biggest stars of the day is the massive cherry pie, baked in a pan that’s 8 feet by 8 feet.
The pie is the work of the Georgettes, a service organization that works on George-area projects, with the help of other volunteers around the Quincy Valley. A local market makes the dough; the Quincy School District donates a place to bake it. Georgette volunteers assemble at 7 a.m. on Independence Day to build it.
Among the traditions in George is the Cherry Bomb Fun Run, which takes off at 8:30 a.m. from West Montmorency Boulevard, George’s main street. It’s a 2-mile course.
Lineup for the annual July 4 grand parade begins at 9 a.m. in the parking lot at what was the Martha Inn, back in the day. The Martha Inn is gone but the parking lot is still there, and it’s the traditional start to the parade.
The food booths, information booths and vendors open at 9 a.m. in the park next to the George Community Hall, 403 West Montmorency Blvd.
The Grand Parade steps off down West Montmorency Boulevard at 10 a.m. That’s followed at 11 a.m. by a presentation in the park to commemorate Independence Day.
The giant cherry pie is served at noon. There’s a suggested donation of $1 for pie and ice cream.
But before the pie is served it’s traditionally available to pose for pictures. Actually, there’s a setup to make it easier for people to snap a few pictures.
The city’s Citizens of the Year will be introduced at about 12:45 p.m.
Entertainment will be available throughout the day on the stage, starting at about 1 p.m. The day ends with fireworks at dusk.
Cheryl Schweizer can be reached via email at cschweizer@columbiabasinherald.com.
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