A spaghetti eating contest at Nonna Rosa’s, fireworks, local royalty and more: 2024 Whiz Bang Days plans are coming together.
Three full days of festivities are planned for July 2-14. There will be softball, a car show and new this year is a DJ for children. Celebrations will kick off with the Robbinsdale Lions Club hosting a puzzle tournament on Wednesday, July 10. Organizer Becky Schwartz told the Sun Post the organization Kids Dance will perform.
Many businesses are joining in on the Whiz Bang Days celebration this year too. Nouvelle Brewing created a new specialty Whiz Bang brew called the “We’re havin’ a good lime” beer.
“This tart and refreshing gose was brewed with wheat malt and a touch of coriander and salt, then conditioned on lime, lemon and orange peels,” the brewer described the beer. “We’re havin’ a good lime is a bright and crisp patio pounder with notes of fresh citrus, soft fruits and a creamy finish.” People can buy the beer beginning July 11. Throughout July, $1 from each beer will be donated to Whiz Bang Days.
Some businesses, like Wicked Wort, will have unofficial Whiz Bang celebrations.
Ambassadors
A scholarship program allows Robbinsdale Area Schools students and graduates up to age 22 to be ambassadors for the city of Robbinsdale. The junior ambassador program is for children ages 5 to 9. There is a middle category for children and teens ages 10 to 14. The senior ambassador program is for those aged 15 to 22.
Every year, the Robbinsdale Ambassadors take part in events in and around the state. Parents are also involved as chaperones for these events.
The three Robbinsdale ambassadors from 2023-2024 are Miss Robbinsdale Favour Ikechukwu as well as Princesses Ava Olson and Brianna Gallup. At 7 p.m. Sunday, July 14 new ambassadors will be recognized.
Getting involved
Whiz Bang Days are scheduled to run July 11 to 14 in downtown Robbinsdale. A full schedule will be printed in the July 4 insert of the Sun Post.
There are many ways to be involved with the celebrations this year, such as signing up to be in the parade.
The parade will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14. To be in the procession requires a registration and fee. The fee varies depending on the entity. A non-Robbinsdale political or business unit pays $75. A Robbinsdale political or business unit pays $50. Non-profits pay $15. Visiting royalty pay no fee.
Another way to be involved is by volunteering.
“Whiz Bang is run by volunteers, so we’re always in need of volunteers to help run events and to help plan it,” Whiz Bang Organizer Pam Scheiller said.
The committee will have its next meeting 7 p.m. Monday June 17, City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Ave N, Robbinsdale.
Finally, people and organizations are invited to donate. Whiz Bang Days are funded by donations. Go to the website to become a sponsor and receive recognition. Donors can also give money at gofundme.com/f/whiz-bang-days-celebration.
Finally, the Whiz Bang committee is also organizing a giveaway with prizes. Tickets will be sold online.
To sign up for the parade, giveaways, volunteering, sponsoring and more, go to robbinsdalewhizbangdays.org. Any questions about involvement can be directed to RobbinsdaleWhizBangDays@gmail.com.
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