The Main Event is Republic Festival Days formally known as Ethnic Days.
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The event took place June 30, 2007.
Republic Festival Days normally takes place around or before the 4th of July holiday each summer.
Below is a narration of the events. Click on the word Photos to see photos from 2007.
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Republic Festival Day on Saturday, June 30 will kick off at 10:00 AM with a parade, followed by concerts, crafts, a car show and historical displays in North Republic.
This year's parade marshall is Glenn Adams, who is honored for his many years of charity work playing his music for fund-raisers, picnics and other community events. Adams has served on the Republic Township Board and been a member of the Republic Lions Club for man years.
Setup for the car show will begin at 9:00 AM. Trophies will be announce at 4:00 PM. For more information, call Alan Mattila at 906-376-2409 or visit UPcars.com.
Displays at Republic Township Hall will feature family and historical photographs. For more information call Mary Lou Martin at 906-376-2335.
Childen's activities will include a moonwalk, slide, Velcro wall, splash tank, paintball and pony rides, as well as a free throw contest at 11:30 AM.
The fireman will sponser a duck race at 4:00 PM, with the winner announced at 5:00 PM. Tickets will be sold all day at the town hall.
Live music will be played on the grounds throughout the day, including a concert by the Negaunee City band following the parade, and an afternoon concert by the Ishpeming Blue Notes.
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7th Annual Republic Car Show.
June 30, 2007,
11:00am to 4:00pm.
Trophies Awarded at 5:00pm.
$10.00 Entry Fee.
For More Info Call
(906) 376-2409
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