mattersmagazine.com 35 Online Wristband Sales Attendees now have the ability to choose your circus show time. Wristbands are required for entry and can be purchased at entrance gates on July 4th or in advance online. $10 Wristband for All-day Access, Concert and Fireworks. Add the Circus for only $5 more. Reduced price Circus- only wristband available for 1:00 and 3:30 p.m. shows. Avoid the line! Reserve your Circus showtime! (Remaining seats on event day will be sold first-come first-served.) Second Prime Viewing Zone In addition to the customary viewing area for the fireworks in Memorial Park’s South Field, the North (circus) Field will be enclosed to create an additional prime viewing area for the fireworks for paid attendees. This is part of redesigned viewing areas with new entrances and additional restrooms in both fields. There will be a total of 4 entrances with access to cross between the north and south fields. Wristbands will be required for entry to viewing areas for fireworks. The switch from tags to wristbands is expected to shorten lines and ease movement. New Website/ Social Media Now in its 144th year, Maplewood Civic Association’s July 4th Celebration finally has a website: maplewoodcivic.org for admission purchase and all details. Visit Facebook: “Maplewood 4th of July” Twitter: @maplewood4th Big Events Tent Part of the enhanced daytime attractions is the Big Events Tent. This 40x100 tent on Memorial Park’s South Field will be a convenient and fun destination. It will be the site of newly-added attractions as well as perennial favorites such as the baking contest, pet awards show, robotics and ice cream eating contests. There will be clear postings of an event schedule of all the activities that will be taking place throughout the day and under the tent. MidWay Amusement Zone Nostalgic MidWay amusements will be part of the enhanced daytime attractions on Memorial Park’s South Field. The amusements will include carnival-style attractions and a selection of games such as ring toss and spin the wheel games and bouncy and fun house. Food Court New this year will be the creation of a new food court vendor zone on the Baker Street side of Memorial Park’s South Field. Vendors will operate all day and in a food area with sheltered and open-air tables and chairs.