4th of July
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 the final 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 2026:
Class of 1981 – Our 45th Class Reunion will be Friday, July 3rd at the Mellen Golf Course starting at 3:00 p.m. Please share this to all of our classmates! Hope to see you there.
Class of 1976 will hold its 50th Class Reunion! Everyone is invited. If you were a part of our class for one year, two years, or the entire time, this reunion is for you! Come reconnect, reminisce and catch up with familiar faces. When? July 4th at the Mellen Golf Course from 3-5 p.m. Please share this with classmates. Looking forward to seeing you!
4th of July Schedule of Events for 2026
Thursday, July 2nd
Time TBA – Mellen Expos Game at Memorial Field – Concession available
Friday, July 3rd
Time TBA – Great American Bingo at Mellen City Garage
3:00 pm – Frog Jumping Contest (52nd Annual) at Gilman Park
3:00 pm – Volleyball Tournament at Dusty’s Bar (4 person teams – 2 guys max per team; $20.00 per team; call 715-274-9283 to sign up)
4:00 pm – Great American Grill Out & DJ at Dusty’s Bar (Cookout fundraiser hosted by the Mellen 4th of July Committee)
Time TBA – Iron City Miners vs Glidden Orioles Game at Memorial Field – Concession available
Saturday, July 4th
8:00 am – Pancake Breakfast at Most Holy Rosary Church
8:00 am – Bellringer Run/Walk (2 mile race)
9:00 am – Kiddie Parade (School Courts)
10:00 am – Kids Money Scramble at Gilman Park by the Mellen Rod & Gun Club
10:00 am til 2:00 pm – Ice Cream Social at Senior Center/Library by Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce
11:00 am – Roly Poly Dinner at the Mellen Fire Hall
11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar at Dusty’s Bar
12:00 noon – Annual Parade on Main Street (Call 715-292-1509 to sign up)
1:00 / After the parade – Fire Truck Rides at the Mellen Fire Hall
2:30 pm – Annual Baseball Game at Memorial Field – Concession available
6:00 pm – Cornhole Tournament at Mellen City Garage
7:00 pm – Live Music by CAT 5 at the Mellen City Garage
Time TBD – Friends of the Library Summer Raffle Drawing
Dusk – Annual Fire run
Dusk – Fireworks, lit off at Water Tower Hill
Sunday, July 5th
TBD
If you have an event you would like to add please contact 715-292-1509.
Please note schedule is subject to change at anytime.