<div><iframe title="WWF and DHDC plan Fourth of July events" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/bmsh3-e06991?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&skin=3&btn-skin=101&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe></div>Hays Convention and Visitors BureauWith many COVID-related restrictions lifted in Ellis County, the <a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/">Wild West Festival committee</a> is working with local officials to put on a free concert Friday, July 3 and Main Street parade on Saturday, July 4 to accompany the holiday weekend’s fireworks show. <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Hays/WildWest5K">In addition, the Wild West Festival 5K is planned for the morning of July 4.</a>The event committee has partnered with the <a href="https://www.downtownhays.com/">Downtown Hays Development Corporation</a> for two days of activities, “Fourth of July on the Bricks.” All events have ample opportunities for social distancing so participants can feel comfortable and stay safe.<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Fourth of July on the Bricks schedule of events:</h2>Friday, July 3<ul>
 <li>8 a.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; Pickleball Tournament registration, Municipal Park</li><li>9&nbsp;a.m &nbsp; Pickleball Tournament begins, Municipal Park</li><li>12 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;Bach’s Lunch on the Bricks, Downtown Pavilion</li><li>6:30 p.m. Wild West Festival Concert in the Park, Municipal Park</li>
 </ul>Saturday, July 4<ul>
 <li>7:30 a.m Downtown Hays Market, Downtown Pavilion</li><li>8&nbsp;a.m &nbsp; &nbsp; Wild West Festival 5K, Hays Aquatic Park</li><li>10&nbsp;a.m &nbsp; Wild West Festival Parade: “Hometown Heroes,” Main Street</li><li>11&nbsp;a.m &nbsp; Block Party on the Bricks, Downtown Pavilion</li><li>10 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;Wild West Festival Fireworks Show, Downtown Hays &amp; US 183 Bypass. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">Tune in to Mix 103.3 for music.</a></li>
 </ul>Friday afternoon’s activities will include a free concert at noon in the Downtown Pavilion as part of the Bach’s Lunch summer concert series with a performance by Miles on End. Box lunches by Augustine’s Bakery can be reserved ahead of time for $10 by calling the DHDC office at 621- 4171 or patrons are welcome to bring their own lunch.Friday night’s concert in Municipal Park will be free, with an option for a free-will donation to benefit the Wild West Festival. <h2>Musical acts include:</h2><ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MilesOnEnd.Hays/">Miles on End 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://lucasmaddy.com/">Lucas Maddy &amp; the Kansas Cartel 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.</a></li>
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 <li>Frank Werth &amp; the Vibrations 9:30 – 10:30 p.m.</li>
 </ul>Sponsors are welcome. Interested businesses can contact Sandi Maier at 785-639-3365 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@wildwestfestival.com" target="_blank">info@wildwestfestival.com</a>&nbsp;for sponsorship opportunities.<a href="http://www.HeartlandTiming.com">Race participants can register for the Wild West Festival 5K at www.HeartlandTiming.com.</a>&nbsp;The cost is $20, but the price will increase after June 29. The race will begin at 8 a.m.The parade will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4 on Main Street. Local organizations or businesses may sign up to be in the parade by filling out the entry form at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wildwestfestival.com/" target="_blank">www.WildWestFestival.com</a>.&nbsp;With this year’s theme being “Hometown Heroes,” our healthcare workers, fire department, police department, EMS personnel, teachers, etc. are especially welcome.The parade will be followed by a Block Party at the Downtown Pavilion at 10th&nbsp;and Main Street with hot dogs, live music by DoC, and family games.The free Fireworks Spectacular is made possible by a sponsorship by the City of Hays. Fireworks will be visible from Downtown Hays and the Hwy 183 Bypass. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">Tune in to Mix 103.3 FM for accompanying patriotic music.</a>Find more information on Fourth of July on the Bricks events at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wildwestfestival.com/" target="_blank">www.WildWestFestival.com</a>&nbsp;or <a href="http://www.DowntownHays.com.">www.DowntownHays.com.</a>The Wild West Festival is a 501(c)4 nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of providing an annual community festival celebrating the customs and traditions of Hays.

🎤 Wild West Festival plans free concert, parade, 5K