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4th of July – 2025

The 4th of July is Mellen’s biggest celebration of the year!  Join us for all of the activities. Closer to the big day/weekend, the 4th of July Committee publishes a schedule of events so everyone can take advantage of the fun. The schedule can be found on this website, in the Mellen Weekly-Record (the local paper), around the City of Mellen, and posted online at https://www.facebook.com/cityofmellen/. It is also the time of year for class reunions.

Class Reunions for 2025:

Class of 1975 will hold its 50th Class Reunion on Thursday, July 3rd at the Mellen Golf Course. Drop in begins at 1:00 p.m. Registration is not required. To make sure we’ve invited all classmates, please share on your social media.

4th of July Schedule of Events for 2025 4th of July Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 3rd

5:00 pmVolleyball Tournament at Dusty’s Bar (4 person teams – 2 guys max per team; $20.00 per team; call 715-274-9283 to sign up)

5:00 pm – Great American Grill Out at Dusty’s Bar (Cookout fundraiser hosted by the Mellen 4th of July Committee

Friday, July 4th

8:00 am – Breakfast at Holy Rosary Church

8:30 am – Bellringer Run/Walk (2 mile race) Bellringer Run Registration

9:00 am – Kiddie Parade at Mellen School Courts

10:00 am – Made With Love food vendor at Jasper Landry Square

10:00 am – Kids Money Scramble at Gilman Park by the Mellen Rod & Gun Club

11:00 am – Roly Poly Feed at the Mellen Fire Hall

11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar at Dusty’s Bar

11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Ice Cream, Pizza, & Beverage sale on Main Street

12:00 noon – Annual 4th of July Parade, Main Street (Call 715-292-1509 to sign up)

After the parade – Fire Truck Rides at the Mellen Fire Hall

2:00 pmAnnual 4th of July Baseball Game at Memorial Field

6:00 pm – Dusk – Bingo, Beer, & Burgers at the Mellen City Garage

7:30 pm – Music at the Mellen City Garage

Dusk – Annual Fire Run

Dusk – Annual Fireworks, lit off at Water Tower Hill

Saturday, July 5th

10:00 am – Made With Love food vendor at Jasper Landry Square

10:00 am – Frog Jumping Contest (51st Annual) at Gilman Park

After the Frog Jumping Contest – Friends of the Library Summer Raffle Winners announced at Gilman Park

3:00 pm – Corn Hole Tournament at Gilman Park

6:00 pm – Kids games at Gilman Park

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Event TBA at Gilman Park

Sunday, July 6th

1:30 pm – Baseball Game, Miners vs. Ashland at Memorial Field, Concession available

If you have an event you would like to add please contact 715-292-1509. Please note schedule is subject to change at anytime.