Leonardo's Hometown Celebration
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Event Details
The gates will open at 9 a.m. and games will begin at 9:30. Concessions will be available so enjoy all-American fare like hot dogs, sodas and ice cream. The Enid Fire Department is scheduled to bring a truck and spray those who want to be cooled down at 12:30 outside in the parking lot. Schedule of Events are: 9:30 Gunny Sack Race 10:00 Three-legged races 10:30 Turtle Races 11:00 Water Balloon toss 11:30 Suitcase Races 12:00 Pie eating contest 12:30 Cool down by the Fire Dept.
Leonardo's Hometown Celebration
Phone : 580-233-ARTS (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.leonardos.org
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