Everything is set for the annual Flag Day celebration in Altamont on Saturday, June 14.

Amanda Pierce and Dianna Wells said more than $1,200 in prizes will be given away during the day’s events. Some of the prizes will include a $100 gas card, 20 inch microwave oven, lots of camping equipment, a 3.1 cu. ft. refrigerator, three weather radios, a children’s bicycle and numerous other gifts.

They said prizes are still being collected so there are sure to be more by the time everyone arrives for Saturday’s activities.

The day will start with the serving of biscuits and gravy in the fire department starting at 6:30 a.m and serving until 9. A full order will be $2 and a half order for $1.

A horseshoe tournament has been scheduled at 10 a.m. in the city park and registration will begin at 9 a.m.

Steve Strasser (784-2502) will be in charge of the horseshoe event.

Booths will open in the downtown area from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a quilt show will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Leroy and Leona Hamilton were chosen as Flag Day Sweethearts and they will be featured in the parade which begins at 11 a.m. Those wishing to enter the parade should line up behind Harrison Auditorium.

The Grand Marshall for this year’s parade will be Tom Reazin.

Kids’ games will be played from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the downtown area and there will be free inflatables for the children to enjoy.

Moon walks and an obstacle with slide will be set up behind Twin Valley Electric.

Live entertainment will be featured from 1 to 4 p.m. and prize drawings will be held at 4 p.m. in the fire department.

A free bean feed, sponsored by the United Methodist preschool, will be served at 6 p.m.

Rick Cook and his band will play at a free street dance starting at 7 p.m. It will be held inside the fire department in case of rain.

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