An Old-Fashioned Fourth of July in Marysville
Friday, July 4 | All Day | Marysville, Kansas
Marysville is celebrating Independence Day the old-fashioned way—with a full day of fun for all ages! Community groups across town are teaming up to offer a variety of activities to celebrate the red, white, and blue.
Morning Activities
Walk, Run or Ride on the Blue River Rail Trail
9:00 a.m. | Backroads Bicycle, 706 Broadway
Start your day on the beautiful Blue River Rail Trail. Whether you walk, run or ride, this relaxed outing is open to all ages. A kid-friendly scavenger hunt for ages 12 and under adds an extra dose of fun. Free food and drinks will be available, and Blue River Rail Trail T-shirts will be on sale.
Road Rally at the Marysville Historic Union Pacific Depot
10 a.m. | Marysville Historic Depot
Get ready for a countryside clue-hunting adventure! Teams will follow directions, answer questions and try to complete the route in the best time.
Cost:$10 per person | $5 for kids under 12 | $40 max per vehicle
Optional preregistration: $10 for a reserved start time
All proceeds benefit the preservation of the historic depot.
Afternoon Fun in Marysville City Park
12 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Free admission
Join us in the park for a lively afternoon of classic games, parades and food trucks! Hosted by OneMarysville.
Free Games & Activities:
Two sessions: 1–2:30 p.m. and 3–4:30 p.m.
Try your hand at croquet, disc golf, kite flying, lemonade pong, water balloon toss and other hands-on games.
Food Trucks:
12–5: p.m.
Enjoy treats from It’s a Sweet Treat Day Bakery and Mama Ging’s House of Lumpia.
Bike & Pet Parades
2:30 p.m. | Marysville City Park
Double the fun with side-by-side parades! Decorate your bike, dress up your pet and join the celebration as we parade through the park. Prizes will be awarded in each parade for:
Best in Show – Creativity and style that stands out
Most Patriotic – Red-white-and-blue pride on full display
Best Group Entry – Coordinated families, teams or friends with a strong theme
Prizes:
$25 in Chamber Bucks for Best in Show and Most Patriotic winners
$50 in Chamber Bucks for Best Group Entry winners
Need supplies? Stop by the Parade Prep Station earlier in the day to decorate and add some flair.
Be Part of the Team
We’re looking for volunteers to help run the park activities from 12:30–2:30 p.m. and 2:30–4:30 p.m. Volunteers receive a free T-shirt and lots of gratitude!
To volunteer, call 785-562-3101 or email [email protected]
