Glen Arbor Sun
July 3, 2009
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fourthofjulyparade1-rettkeIndependence Day events in Glen Arbor are peerless!

Glen Arbor, Michigan features a host of Independence Day-related events this weekend. Don’t miss the Northport Community Band concert Friday at 7 p.m. at the Glen Lake Athletic Club. On Saturday, the Flag Raising at Old Settler’s Park will take place at 10 a.m., followed by bike decorating at 10:30 at the Glen Arbor Art Association. The parade lines up at 11 in Glen Haven and leaves for Glen Arbor at noon, usually arriving downtown around 12:30. Kazoo Corps line up at the Christian Science Church parking lot at noon. Check out our Community Calendar for more!

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