[Anonymous]

Monthly Muscle will be hosting the
Red White and Boom: 2009 McKinney 4th of July Car Show
It was a huge success last year with 237 Cars entered. You can visit http://www.mckinneytexas.org for more info
Location:
Former Collin County Courthouse in Historic Downtown McKinney
(At the corner of Tennessee & Davis Streets, 1 block south of the Square on Tennessee Street)
Car Show Hours:
Registration: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
Awards: 4:30 PM
Cost:
$15 Early Registration Entry Fee must be submitted by June 26
$25 “Day of Event” Registration Fee – July 4
Bad Weather
In the event of severe weather, the car show will be postponed until Sunday, July 5.

Last year was huge!
It would be great to see some of you guys out there this year. tiphat

[Anonymous]

City of McKinney Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
McKinney celebrates Fourth of July with Red, White and BOOM!
Second-year event is free to the public, features fireworks, concerts, car show
and veterans salute
McKINNEY, Texas (June 15, 2009) – On July 4, McKinney brings back the popular free
celebration of freedom, with family fun, food and entertainment. The second annual Red,
White and BOOM! festival boasts many of the same activities that drew 40,000 people to
events across McKinney from Historic Downtown to Craig Ranch.
“This hometown event was extremely successful last year. In these tough economic
times, it’s more important than ever to have fun, free events for our residents and their
families,” said City Manager Frank Ragan. “This is truly a hometown, community event
to celebrate the most important civic holiday, and what we have planned will make it
special for everyone attending.”
Craig Ranch, the City of McKinney and the McKinney Community Development
Corporation are sponsoring the event that organizers say showcases the city’s history
and community spirit, shopping and dining, and outdoor recreation and natural beauty.
Red, White and BOOM! kicks off July 4 with a parade in Historic Downtown McKinney. A

Veterans Salute, the 14

th annual Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank Off and a car show with

vintage and new models alike are all at various locations around downtown and are free
and open to the public. Families can also enjoy the many dining and shopping options
around downtown.
In the evening, festivities move across town to the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig
Ranch. Live music, food, kids’ activities, a fly-over and an incredible fireworks display
round out the traditional Independence Day celebration.
“We are focused on fun activities for the whole family this year. It’s also extremely
important for us to remember the true reason we celebrate our freedom, with a salute to
our veterans at MPAC during the day and a special tribute to McKinney Blue Star
Families who have relatives deployed now,” said Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Director Lemuel Randolph. “The best part is all of this is free.”
Schedule of Events:
Saturday

, July 4 – Historic Downtown McKinney

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Hometown Parade –10:30 a.m.

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Car Show (located at Tennessee St. and Davis St.) – 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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14th annual Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank Off (located at Chestnut Square) – 10

a.m. – 3 p.m. (tasting begins at noon)
•

Veterans Salute – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 4 – McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch
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Family activities and food – 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

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Live music on Center Stage – 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

•

Fly-Over by the Flight of the Phoenix Escadrille – 7 p.m.

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Fireworks – 9:30 p.m.

All Red, White and BOOM! activities are free and open to the general public. For more
information about registering for the parade or car show, how to volunteer or other event
details, visit http://www.mckinneytexas.org or call 972-547-7480.
# # #
About McKinney
McKinney, Texas, is unique by nature. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.,
McKinney has a current population of 122,000. Incorporated in 1848, the city is located
30 miles north of Dallas and is the county seat of Collin County. McKinney offers rolling
hills, lush trees, a historic downtown square and unique neighborhoods and
developments. Visit the city’s Web site at

http://www.mckinneytexas.org and follow us on

Twitter

.

Media contact:

Anna Folmnsbee, Communications and Media Manager, 972-547-7525

[Anonymous]

We just moved from Dallas to McKinney earlier this year. I’m really looking forward to this.

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