(Exira) The 159th annual Exira Fourth of July Celebration takes place now through Sunday. The theme of this year’s events is “Reflections. Celebrating like it’s 1924.” You can find the full slate of events in this story on the news page at kjan.com, or on the Exira Community Club’s Facebook page. Greg & Char Bintner, who have been parade announcers for 32-years, are the Grand Marshals for the Exira July 4th parade on Thursday. Greg reflected on how their love of the parade began.

He says the parade is a great way to see friends you may not have seen in a while.

Char Bintner says the Exira Community Club is young and active, and have made the event exciting for the community, and are set on keeping it going. Greg agrees.

The Parade starts at 10:30 a.m., Thursday. There’s also a Bags Tournament, Thursday, along with a Kid’s Tractor Pull, and the Grand River Rodeo at Kickapoo Park, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Fireworks Display will begin at dusk at the Spartan Football Field.

There’s also a great variety of yummy food and treats.

The holiday festivities – which continue on Friday and Saturday – includes amusement rides. The events conclude Sunday with a church service at the Exira City Park, and Alumni Coffee at 2:00 p.m.