Point Roberts is inviting their Canadian neighbours across the border on Monday for an action-packed day of events to celebrate the Fourth of July.
The day gets underway with a pancake breakfast at the community centre starting at 8 a.m. On the menu are pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, biscuits and gravy. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids with all proceeds going to Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP).
There is also $35 rounds of golf at the Bald Eagle Golf Course from 8 a.m. to noon.
At noon, the ever-popular 4th of July Parade will run along Gulf Road from Marine Drive to Tyee Drive. This year’s theme is “Party in the USA.”
A Classic Car Show gets underway at the Breakers parking lot starting at 1 p.m.
At the same time, a market with various vendors will be held at the community centre until 3 p.m. More food will also be available thanks to the Point Roberts firefighters hosting a barbecue.
There is a barbecue at Kiniski's Reef from 1 to 3 p.m.
Starting at 3 p.m. is the Breakwaters Party at the Point Roberts Marina. It will feature live entertainment, kids activities, a beer garden and outdoor barbecue.
The day will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show at the marina. It’s scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m.
