Special Montreat Minute 07/02/24
4th of July in Montreat
July 4th at Montreat is just good old-fashioned fun. Here’s a schedule of the day’s activities:
- 7:00am Gate Race, begins/ends at the gate
- 10:00am Montreat College Book Sale, Bell Library, until 4:00pm
- 10:00am Flag Raising and Pledge, Anderson Auditorium lawn
- 10:30am Parade begins
- After Parade Cottagers’ 4th of July Barbeque Picnic, Walkup Building
- 2:00pm Ice Cream Social, William Black Lodge, until 4:00pm
- 2:00pm Lawn Games, Anderson Lawn and Moore Field, until 3:00pm
- 2:00pm Free pool, boats and tennis, until 6:00pm
- 2:30pm Silent Auction, Currie Craft Center, until 5:30pm
- 3:00pm Old-fashioned games on Moore Field
- 7:00pm Big Circle Mountain Dance, Cornwell tennis courts
Other Important Notes about July 4th
Please be aware of these several other important facts about July 4th:
- Please DO NOT place chairs or other items on the sidewalks prior to the parade to save viewing spots. Doing so makes it difficult for people to walk on the sidewalks, especially those with mobility challenges. Place your chairs on grass to reserve your favorite parade viewing location.
- Town offices will be closed on July 4th. The trash Convenience Center will be open on the 4th.
Have a fun July 4th holiday