Hot Dog Eating Contest and Karaoke Contest at Archer Park
Monday, June 28, 2010 at 4:33PM 
A hot dog eating contest and karaoke contest are just some of the new and exciting events scheduled as part of this year's Independence Day festivities slated for Saturday, July 3rd, at Archer Park.
Registration for the hot dog eating contest will get underway at 9:00 am at the Archer Park gazebo. Space is limited so participants are encouraged to sign up early. Wienerschnitzel will provide prizes to the fastest three competitors to finish 13 hot dogs. The competition officially kicks off at 11:30 am, after the conclusion of the "Freedom: An American Treasure" Parade presented by Shell Exploration and Production and a performance by Deborah Case Dance Academy.
Registration for the karaoke contest will get underway at 11:00 am at the same location. The first 15 participants to sign-up will compete for two roundtrip tickets to Orlando, FL courtesy of Allegiant Airlines. The karaoke contest officially kicks off at the Gazebo at 12:00 p.m. Competitors will get to choose from music provided by the DJ on-site.
For official rules for both contests, please contact the McAllen Parks & Recreation Department at 681-3333. The 82nd Annual Independence Day Celebration presented by Holanda Fruttare is sponsored by Allegiant Airlines, H-E-B and IBC Bank.
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