By Terry Asla

Remember when that meant parades, fun, food and fireworks? It’s still that way in Kingston on July 3 and 4.

On July 3, Tiny Town, at the Village Green Community Park, will feature giant inflatables, face-painting, games, and food and craft vendors. On Independence Day, work up an appetite with the annual Fourth of July Fun Run, which starts at 9 a.m. Then refuel with a family pancake and sausage breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club. Be sure to visit the Farmers Market between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

After that, scout out your place along Main Street to watch the famous Fourth of July Parade, which starts at noon. There will be marchers, floats, area celebrities and the Kingston High School Band.

Kids hungry? The Kingston Cove Yacht Club will serve free hot dogs to children from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Big Ball race is at 1:30 p.m. Tiny Town opens again at 10 a.m., with food and fun galore until

5 p.m.

Enjoy live music at the Port’s marina park starting at 5 p.m. while you wait for the fireworks to start at sundown. The Beer and Wine Garden will be open from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live music will be : Gerry and The Tonics 5 to

6 p.m.

The Relics 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Betsy and The Boys 8:30 to 10:00 p.m.

For information and schedules, go to www.kingston4thofjuly.com.