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Fourth of July is a great way to bring your family together. It is also the perfect holiday to do cheap since no one is expecting any gifts. There are lots of way to celebrate Independence Day without breaking the bank. Here are some ways to have a fabulous 4th of July cheaply.

Take in a fireworks show. Many cities have grand fireworks shows often put on by the fire department. Noblesville's takes place at the high school.

Make a craft. You can easily make a fun and maybe messy patriotic craft.

Eat a festive snack. A snack can easily take on a festive look. Top any cake, cookies, or cupcakes with whip cream, strawberries, and blueberries. Take a healthy approach by making yogurt parfait with vanilla yogurt, strawberries, and blueberries.

Play some games. This time of year is perfect for a water balloon fight. You could also save up empty milk cartons and cut off the top then splash water at each other.

Dress up. Many stores offer patriotic apparel cheap. Look at Old Navy or Walmart for cheap t's.

Watch a parade. Many towns also offer parades for those arround. Noblesville's parade will run down Logan Street and start at 5pm on Saturday.

Here are some local Forth of July festivities held by local towns.

Noblesville:

The Noblesville Fireworks Festival Committee is proud to present the 13th Annual Parade and Fireworks Festival on Saturday, July 4th. This year’s parade grand marshal will be Cyndi Kirby. Cyndi has served as the volunteer parade coordinator for the annual holiday parade since 1989 and the annual July 4th parade since 2005.

The parade (sponsored by Community Bank) will begin at 5pm at the corner of 16th and Harrison Streets and will travel from 16th Street to Logan Street; Logan to 9th Street; 9th to Monument Street; and Monument back to 16th Street where it will end.

Then, the free Fireworks Festival will be held from 6:00pm - 10:00pm on the grounds of Noblesville High School. The grand finale of the evening will be the exciting fireworks display (sponsored by Industrial Dielectrics, Inc.) at approximately 10:00pm.

Festival Agenda:
5pm Parade through downtown Noblesville

6pm - 10pm Free Fireworks Festival - Noblesville High School

10:00 pm Patriotic Fireworks Display

Carmel:

Carmelfest 2009

Carmelfest has been a tradition for almost 30 years in Carmel. It is held to celebrate the 4th of July with live music, games, food, vendors, booths, arts & crafts, and more.

It is held in the Arts and Design district of Carmel, on Main Street. This year, the event will take place on July 3rd from noon until 10:00 PM and on July 4th from noon until 10:30 PM.

For more information call 317-581-0331 or visit carmelfest.net

Celebrate our nation’s birthday in the sun’s warm rays at The Monon Center Outdoor Aqua Park this Fourth of July. Contests will be held throughout the day to provide a fun atmosphere for guests of all ages.

The Star Spangled Splash will take place on July 4, from 11:00am-6:00pm. Fee is the price of daily admission into the Outdoor Aqua Park (daily pass: $5 youth/senior; $8 adult). All ages are welcome.

For additional information on the Star Spangled Splash, please call 317.848.7275.

Sheridan:

Come join us for some Independence day fun!

Sheridan Lions’ Club Parade
Starts at 10:30 am
Saturday, July 4th

Floats, Antique Cars, Antique Tractors, and a wide variety of items to see and enjoy

Fun and Food before and after the parade
at Biddle Memorial Park

Fireworks to end the day!

Parade registration from 9:00am to 10:00am at the high school
$100 goes to the winner of the best float
$100 goes to the winner of best antique car

Come Join Us!

Sheridan Lions’ Club Parade

The event begin at 10:30 AM on July 4th.

There will be floats, antique cars, antique tractors, and a variety of other items to see and enjoy.

Joing the fun a Bibble Memorial Park before and after the parade for food and other activities.

Register to be in the parade at the Sheridan High School from 9-10:00 AM. The winner of the best float and best antique car will both recieve $100.

Fireworks will end the day!

Brenwick Realty, the real estate arm of Brenwick Development Co., is merging with Keller Williams Realty, a national real estate company that has seen consistent growth each year since its entry into the Indianapolis market five years ago.

Brenwick Development Co. developed The Village of WestClay neighborhood, which led the market area in new custom-home permits in 2008.

"We believe as we complete the build-out of The Village of WestClay, we will begin to see an increase in existing-homes sales there," said George Sweet, chief executive officer of Brenwick Development. "We think merging with Keller Williams, one of the top three real estate companies in the nation, will help The Village add agents and handle increased traffic to The Village's realty office as the market improves."

Brenwick Development launched the Village of WestClay in 2000.

The merger with Keller Williams is expected to bring an additional 20 agents to The Village by year's end. The office at The Village of WestClay will also handle commercial real estate sales.

Donna Park, who was asked to launch Brenwick Realty in 2005 by Sweet, will continue in the same role for the merged organization. Park has been with Brenwick more than 15 years, and as vice president of marketing, launched The Village and other upscale neighborhoods.

Kim Alexander, regional director of Keller-Williams Realty, said the merger "provides us with an ideal location as we expand our customer base in Hamilton County and the Zionsville area."

-Indy Star

With the 4th of July quickly approaching many people are going out and buying fireworks. Here is a quiz  (and answers) to take and test your knowledge on fireworks safety.

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14300 Clay Terrace Blvd, Suite 204

Carmel, IN 46032

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