• Sundown Salute is the largest free Independence Day Fireworks display and Celebration in the state of Kansas. Our success depends on the sponsorships of very generous companies and individuals in Junction City and the surrounding areas. If you should meet someone associated with one of our sponsors or their affiliates, please thank them for making Sundown Salute possible.

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  • Our Events Schedule, to include the complete Bands 2013 listing can be found in this PDF file. The final version of the 2013 Events Schedule will not be available until approximately June 2013. We hope to have all of our Bands and Special Events locked in before then. Until June 2013, please treat this PDF Document as a temporary file for information purposes only. We hope to have monthly updates. Friend us on Facebook for the latest up-to-date information.

  • July 3, 2013 - Main Events of the Day

    Our Events Schedule will be uploaded soon. Please be patient while we secure the best possible events before we update the website.

  • July 4, 2013 - Main Events of the Day

    Mobile Aquarium

    Our Events Schedule will be uploaded soon. Please be patient while we secure the best possible events before we update the website.

  • July 5, 2013 - Main Events of the Day

    Mobile Aquarium

    Our Events Schedule will be uploaded soon. Please be patient while we secure the best possible events before we update the website.

  • July 6, 2013 - Main Events of the Day

    Mobile Aquarium

    Our Events Schedule will be uploaded soon. Please be patient while we secure the best possible events before we update the website.

  • OUR VISION

    With the wind at our backs and our Sponsors by our sides, the Sundown Salute Committee will commit our Volunteer time for the betterment of the community.

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    MISSION

    To provide a Free & Fun-Filled event for all ages and types of people, traveling from the far pastures of the Mid-West to downtown Junction City.

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    NEWS & EVENTS

    01.08.2013

    The Sundown Salute Committee has committed to another meeting of the minds. We will volunteer our time to discuss the budget for 2013 and make adjustments to the schedule.

  • Vendors General Info

    Food vendors will begin their setup on Tuesday, July 2nd. Craft Vendors will begin setup on Wednesday July 3rd. Please review the Registration form details on page 3.

    Registration

    Please download and complete the attached PDF Documdent to register as a Vendor for the 2013 Sundown Salute Celebration.

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    Updates

    12.18.2012

    Registration form uploaded to the server for public access on 18 December 2012

  • If you have a collection of images you would like to share with us for the Archives, please mail-in or drop off a CD with your image collections at the City Municipal Building located 700 North Jefferson Street, Junction City, KS 66441.

  • Volunteers

    Our Volunteers put in all their heart and soul
    From August to July our Volunteers have committed countless hours into preparing the Largest Free Independence Celebration in the State of Kansas.

    Our Sponsors are Local to JC
    No other event can compare their parking fees and tickets to the amount of Free Fortitude and Selfless Volunteering Days those of Geary County have committed to year after year.

  • 3.27.2013

    The Little River Band has been secured for the Band Schedule, playing on July 5th 2013.

    Band Schedule

    3 July - Fireflight (Opener)
    - Shonlock (Headliner)

    4 July - Journeyman, The Eric Clapton Experience
    - 4&20 (C,S,N & Y Tribute)

    5 July - Funk Syndicate (R&B)
    - Little River Band
    - Satisfaction, The Rolling Stones Tribute

    6 July - Noe Palma (Country)
    - Special Forces, The Tribute to .38 Special
    - Josh Gracin (Headliner)

  • 2013 Schedule

    "we are actively working the 2013 Schedule for Bands, Acts, and Vendors. Please be patient as the Sundown Salute Committee works with our Sponsors to bring you another great year of Free Fun!"

    Thank you
    Sharon Glessner, Director



    Main Events for 2013

    2012 Veterans Day Parade - 1st Infantry Division Marching down 6th Street, Junction City, KS

    We are actively developing our events list for the 2013 Schedule.

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  • 10K Registration

    "The registration form and Active.com links are being reviewed for approval. You can also check-in with Manhattan Running Company for updates too. Just like last year, they are coordinating the 10K. Event Flyer Please be patient as we update our registration forms."

    Thank you
    Sharon Glessner, Director



    37th Annual Coors Freedom Run

    July 4th 2009 - Group Run 10K
  • 2013 Mudbugg Fundraiser

    The Mudbogg will take place on Grant Avenue in the same location as previous years. The Mudbogg has been moved to Saturday May 11th. Volunteers needed from 8am-6pm please emailsundownsalute@jcks.com


    Thank you
    Sharon Glessner, Director



  • Registration Info

    The registration form for the 2013 Sundown Salute Parade is available in PDF format only. Please download this form for printing and your data entry. The address to mail in the form is on Page 2. All questions for the Registration process can be emailed to sundownsalute@jcks.com

    Download the registration form Here.

    Thank you
    Sharon Glessner, Director



    Annual 4th of July Parade

    Register Today!!

  • GET IN TOUCH

    Sundown Salute
    P.O. Box 287
    Junction City, KS 66441

    FAX: +1 785 223 0849
    E-mail: sundownsalute@jcks.com

    CONTACT FORM

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  • USE POLICY

    The Sundown Salute website is an information tool to be used for entertainment purposes only. The information within is subject to change at anytime, and without notice. Please refer back often to confirm dates and times for specific events.

    Sundown Salute, it's Managers, Coordinators or Volunteers are not liable for lost revenue or income as a result of a change in scheduled information from third-party persons or companies hired by Sundown Salute.

    sundownsalute@jcks.com

  • Where is Sundown Salute?

    Sundown Salute takes place in the Pride of the Heartland, Junction City - Geary County, Kansas

  • The Sponsors of Sundown Salute... "they make it all happen!"

    This event—the largest free Independence Day Celebration in the state—depends on the sponsorships of very generous companies and individuals in Junction City and the surrounding area.
    If you should meet someone associated with one of these companies, please thank them for making Sundown Salute possible. Sundown Salute is entering its 39th year. Now that the celebration has been moved to town, it continues to become bigger and better every year, drawing more people to the Junction City community. As we continue to showcase our community with this celebration, it costs more every year to continue to provide the level of entertainment that we have provided in the past.

    Geary Count Convention and Visitors Bureau Briggs Auto Group Meritrust Junction City, 343 East Chestnut
    US Cellular