This 4th of July, enjoy the food, fun, and floats at Hines City Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Adhering to the Phase 2 reopening guidelines set forth by the state, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce has planned a number of activities to take place in the four areas of the park, thereby separating the gatherings of Independence Day celebrants.

The southeast portion of the park, where the pavilion is located, will feature food vendors and entertainment. Lola Johnson, executive director for the chamber, said the plan is to have a change of entertainers every hour throughout the day.

The northeast field will offer a variety of kids games with the Burns and Hines police and fire departments.

A car show will occupy the northwest quadrant (where the skate park is). Johnson stated that the chamber is still accepting entries for the car show, and all vehicles are welcome to enter.

“It doesn’t have to be a classic car or truck,” Johnson said. “Anybody is welcome to enter their motorcycle, car, truck, whatever. If it drives or rides, it’s in.”

In the main portion of the park, where the giant slide rules over the playground equipment, vendors and the Farmers Market will be offering their wares.

To cap off the holiday celebration, floats will be lined up around Circle Drive, creating a STAY parade. Instead of having the floats pass by the people, the people will be able to saunter past the floats surrounding the park and cast their votes for their favorite.

Johnson said prizes for first, second, and third places will be awarded in several categories of contests. Fist place will receive $75, second place $50, and third place $25.

Johnson said she’s sorry there won’t be a parade down North Broadway this year, but she is looking forward to a great outing for families on July 4 at Hines Park.

For more information or to enter the parade, contact the chamber office at 541-573-2636.