Below are some activities that will take place in the area during the July 4th holiday week.

Trinity Mission of Italy presents “Ms. Stars & Stripes,” a senior citizens beauty pagent on Thursday, July 1st, 2:30pm, Texas Theater, on the square in downtown Waxahachie.  Residents from local nursing homes and assisted living facilities will compete to see who has the most crace, charm, and inner beauty in Ellis County. Free Admission.  For more information call 972-483-6369.

The Midlothian Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Midlothian Parks & Recreation Department proudly present its Annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 3, 2010.  Line up is 9:00am, parade begins at 10:00am.  Click to download  the Registration form and view the Parade Route.  Deadline to register is Friday, June 25, 4:00pm.  Participants are encouraged to use the theme “Celebration of Independence” to decorate.  Awards will be given to the “Best Use of Theme” and “Most Creative.”

Yoga 4 Love is hosting “Playful Yoga For Families:”  Fun, Laughter Inspired Yoga! 
$10 for the entire family!  Come play, laugh, and have fun with yoga-inspired games
and activities for ages 3-93! You will leave refreshed, your kids will be ready for a nap!
Join us on the mat! Snacks and Juice provided after the class. Yoga Pass Families attend free!
Saturday, July 3rd, 9:00 – 9:45am, at Superkicks Karate, 800 Silken Crossing, Midlothian.

Yoga 4 Love is hosting Outdoor Yoga for Freedom and Independence on Saturday, July 3rd at Rocky Falls, Ovilla.  10:30am – 11:00am – Yoga on the creek; 11:00am – 11:45am – Yogini Mixer/Brunch.  We will have a short asana practice by the waterfall honoring our country and freedom. Before it gets heated up we will head up for Mimosas, and snacks!  Call 214-532-0776 or email us to RSVP and for directions.  Hang out with other yoga students and friends to start off your holiday weekend.

Life Church hosting Freedom Celebration at the MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, July 3rd, 5-10pm.  All attractions and contests are free.  Activities Include Texas’ largest inflatable Water Slide, Bungee Trampolines, Rock Climbing Wall, 75′ Zip Line, Indiana Jones Multi-Level Obstacle Course, King Kong Triple Slide, Multiple Bounce Houses, Watermelon Eating Contest… Come early and bring the family, and stay to watch Ellis County’s Premier Firework Show provided by CNB.  Concessions will be available for purchase.

Sherwin Williams Midlothian,  700 Silken Crossing, Ste 100, will have a sale June 27th thru July 3rd.  It’s called the “Great American Painting Party,” 25% off Paints & Stains.  Store Hours during the sale are:  10am – 4pm June 27th;  7am – 6pm June 28th through July 2nd;  8am – 5pm July 3rd;  Closed on July 4th.  For more information, stop by Sherwin Williams or call  (972) 775-7902.

Ace Hardware is having a Star Spangled Savings Sale  Friday and Saturday, July 2-3. Click to view their Sale Flyer.  For more information contact Shirley Franklin, Higginbotham Bros./Ace Hardware, 530 E. Main St., Midlothian, 972-723-5665.