The event will be held on Tuesday, July 4 at Standley Park
Festivities kick off bright and early with the pancake breakfast, run by the Knights of Columbus, starting at 7:30 a.m. by the Standley Park Rec. Center on Governor Drive in University City. The smell of pancakes and sausages cooking will tempt the 1-mile fun run and 5k race participants to finish up as they begin races at 7:45 and 8 a.m., respectively. The British Invasion will start too but don’t get worried, it’s a band, not the Red Coats. Below is detailed information about the fun day.
1-mile fun run/5K race
Participants can register online at www.uccelebration.com, or register and pick up your bib starting at 7 a.m. by Swanson Pool. The 1-Mile starts at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K at 8 a.m.
Beer and wine garden
Open from noon to 7 p.m. at the Gazebo. Must be 21 and older to enter.
Bike and pet parade
Will start at 10:30 a.m. by Standley Middle School and will be led by the Standley Middle School Marching Band. Book Barn
The popular Book Barn will be open all day. Donations for books, especially children’s books, are being requested. Please, no textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, manuals, or tapes of any kind. Books can be dropped off anytime at 4315 Huggins St., or delivered to Standley Rec. Center on July 3.
Booths
Go shopping for arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more. Plus lots of community booths will be available to provide information. Booths are available for vendors, artists and crafters, food sales, groups…anyone. The booth reservation form is available at www.uccelebration.com, or at the Standley Rec. Center office.
Children’s area
Open from noon to 4 p.m. Activities include the Rock Wall, Monkey Bridge, Obstacle Course, Jumpers, and Bungee Run. Tickets will be required for each activity, and can be purchased at the event. Each activity will cost 1 – 3 tickets (with tickets costing $1 each).
Classic car show
New this year, arising from the popularity of the “Cars and Coffee” monthly meet-ups, comes the “Celebration Classic Car Show.” Here, automobile enthusiasts are invited to show off their pride and joy. Space is limited, however, so contact Mike O’Sullivan at [email protected] for more information.
Food
Of course, there will be plenty of choices to satisfy your palette, including root beer floats, kettle corn, shaved ice, cotton candy, nachos, East African food, lots of baked goods, and, of course… hot dogs.
Entertainment
Stage performers throughout the day include the British Invasion Band, Polynesian/Hawaiian dancers, as well as Nick Crook, and Martin Coughlin. A special evening headliner band, the True Stories, play from 5 to 7 p.m.
Field games
Will be played throughout the day in front of the stage, and include: sack races, a balloon toss, tug-of-war, and an apple pie-eating contest. Free swim at Swanson Pool
The UC Celebration sponsors will be offering free swim time at Swanson Pool from noon to 4 p.m. This event is open to all, so bring your swimsuits and towels.
Official opening
At 11 a.m., the national anthem will be performed by the Standley Band with Color Guard B.S.A. Troop 11.
Opportunity drawing
Get your tickets for chances to win all types of baskets – dining, activities, services, etc.
Photo scavenger hunt
The hunt starts at 11:30 a.m. To participate, sign up at the Scavenger Hunt table in advance of the start.
Slug-a-thon
Run by the UC Little League, and held all day at Fort Field (next to Spreckels Elementary). There will be male and female categories in age groups starting at T-Ball to Senior Adult. Costs are per swings: $2/5, $3/10, $5/20 swings. Prizes will be awarded. Go to ucll.org for more info.
Contributors and donors: Contributions towards the opportunity drawing and general donations are always appreciated. Contact [email protected] or send to Standley Park Recreation Council, 3585 Governor Drive, Thanks for your support!
Sponsors
Thanks to the generous event sponsors: the University City Community Association, Regency Centers/Costa Verde, and the La Jolla Historical Society. Make sure to thank them and consider becoming members.
Volunteers
The event is currently seeking volunteers to help make the day a success. Volunteer at www.uccelebration.com. The day’s schedule will look like:
7:30 a.m. – Pancake breakfast;
7:45 – 1-mile fun run;
8 – 5K run/walk, British Invasion band;
9 – Book Barn opens, ticket sales start;
9:30 – Pancake breakfast ends;
10:30 – Bike and pet parade starts;
11 – Opening with national anthem; food, booths, activities, beer garden opens;
11:30 – Sack races, photo scavenger race;
Noon – Polynesian/Hawaiian dancers, Celebration Car Show;
1 – Balloon toss games;
1:30 – Nick Crook performs;
2:30 – Martin Coughlin performs;
3:30 – Tug-of-war games;
4 – Apple pie-eating contest;
5 – True Stories performs;
7 p.m. – 2017 UC Celebration ends.