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Memphis Events in July 2009

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Summer is well underway and Memphis has plenty of great activities to keep you entertained while the weather is hot! If you would like to be reminded of exciting weekend events each week, be sure to sign up for the About Memphis newsletter!

Have a great July!

July 1st - 15th

July 1:

  • Farmers Market at the Garden
    The Memphis Botanic Garden hosts a mid-week farmers market all from April through October from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

July 2:

  • Hernando Picnic and Parade
    This Independence Day event is geared just for kids. Help your child deck out his or her scooter, bicycle, or tricycle in red, white, and blue and bring them down to Hernando for a parade around the town square. Free refreshments and a movie will follow. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. -- 9:30 p.m.
  • Peabody Rooftop Party
    Enjoy live music, dancing, and cocktails all from the roof of the Peabody Hotel. The party starts at 6:00 p.m. and goes until 10:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00.
  • Cooper-Young Night Out
    Head down to Cooper-Young from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. for live music and dining and shopping specials.

July 3:

  • Firecracker 5K Run
    This annual run/walk will benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The race begins at 7:00 p.m.at the Racquet Club of Memphis.
  • Bartlett Fireworks Extravaganza
    This celebration will be held at Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center at Highway 79 and Appling Road from 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and will include live music, family activities, a car show, and food vendors.
  • Collierville Independence Day Celebration
    This is Collierville's 24th annual 4th of July celebration featuring entertainment, food, games, and an exciting fireworks display. The event will be held at H.W. Cox Park located at 350 W. Powell Road in Collierville from 6:00 p.m. -- 9:30 p.m.

July 4:

  • Red, White, and Blues Celebration
    The Red, White, and Blues Celebration will be held at Tom Lee Park and will include food, music, entertainment, and fireworks. The festivities begin at 2:00 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 9:00 p.m.
  • Fireworks on the 4th Rooftop Party
    Get a bird's eye view of the fireworks from the roof of the Peabody hotel. The party runs from 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and will feature Ingram Hill. Admission is $20.
  • Germantown Family Fourth Celebration
    This family friendly celebration includes food, fireworks, and music. The fun starts at 5:00 p.m. at Municipal Park and fireworks will begin at 9:10pm.
  • Fireworks in the Park
    Head to Latimer Lakes Park for Horn Lake's Fourth of July fireworks display. Call 662-393-6178 for more information.
  • Independence Day in Olive Branch
    The Annual July 4th "Celebrate Your Independence" event at the Olive Branch City Park will begin at 5:00 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy food, games, and fun!
  • Southaven July 4th Celebration
    This year's celebration will be held at Snowden Grove Park. There will be live music, a fabulous fireworks display, and fun for the entire family! The fireworks display will begin at dusk.

July 8:

  • Farmers Market at the Garden
    The Memphis Botanic Garden hosts a mid-week farmers market all from April through October from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

July 9:

  • Peabody Rooftop Party
    Enjoy live music, dancing, and cocktails all from the roof of the Peabody Hotel. The party starts at 6:00 p.m. and goes until 10:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00.

July 11:

  • Elmwood Tour
    Take a guided tour of Memphis' oldest operating cemetery from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Admission is $7.
  • Memphis Farmers Market
    Head down to the Central Station pavillion for some of the freshest produce in the region. Admission and parking are free and the market runs from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

July 12:

  • Bridal Rhapsody Extravaganza
    If there is a wedding in your future, you won't want to miss this bridal show at the Agricenter. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and admission is $12.00.

July 15:

  • Farmers Market at the Garden
    The Memphis Botanic Garden hosts a mid-week farmers market all from April through October from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

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