The last big event of the summer in Great Bend takes place Saturday as the 5th annual Party in the Park will be held in Veterans Park. The one-day city celebration that includes family oriented activities, a car show, concerts and a fireworks show begins Saturday morning at 10 a.m. with the first ever Wet/Dry Parade along 17th Street Terrace.

Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes has some parking tips for people who plan to attend Saturday’s activities.

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The concerts will take place once again at Al Burns Field and will include the music of Ricky Fugitt and Homebrew with gates opening at 6 p.m. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. and will be followed by more music from Jason Boland and the Stragglers.

Party in the Park Concert Tickets are on sale for $5 at City Hall, 1209 Williams in Great Bend. Ticket prices go up to $10 the day of the show.

Party in the Park schedule of events
10 am: Wet/Dry Parade on 17th St. Terrace
10:30 am: Oozefest Mud Volleyball
11 am: Dog Park Fun/Mega Kite Mania
12 pm: Lunch with vendors
2 pm: Optimist Kids Inflatable Fun Zone/Car show begins
3 pm: Eating contest
6 pm: Gates open for concerts
10 pm: Fireworks