July 4^th Celebrations   “Ice Cream Social” sponsored by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, held on the Ashland County Court House Lawn, Friday, July 4^th, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be balloons for the kids, the Zion Lutheran Church Ice Cream Wagon, and the Lion’s Club will have their brat and hot dog stand. Fun for all Ages on the Court House Lawn, Historic Main Street, Ashland. 
The Annual 4^th of July Parade will be held on Historic Main Street in Ashland at 11:00 a.m.
The Ashland Historical Society Museum will host a “Cemetery Walk”, July 4^th, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Ashland at Mt. Hope Cemetery on Sanborn Ave. There will be exciting stories from the past.
The Chequamegon Bay Band will hold a concert at Northland College at 8:00 p.m.
The “Fire Run” will take place on Historic Main Street in Ashland at 9:45 p.m. This unique “Fire Run” has been going on for decades in Ashland. All Emergency Vehicles with flashing lights and sirens go screaming down Main Street. Literally hundreds of people line the streets for this 5 minute display. Don’t miss out!!!
The spectacular “Fireworks Display over Chequamegon Bay will follow the Fire Run.
Other Celebrations in Ashland County include Fireworks at Clam Lake on July 5th sponsored by the Clam Lake Community Club.
Fireworks displays on the 4^th of July will also take place on Madeline Island, Glidden and Mellen.
For more information call the Ashland Chamber at 800-284-9484.