Teen vocalists in a noon sing-off will raise the curtain on 10 hours of July 4 entertainment at Independence Day at Fort Vancouver.

The annual Sing Fourth competition will feature 10 Clark County high school students who advanced through May auditions to reach the Vancouver Toyota Main Stage.

The finalists announced by the Fort Vancouver National Trust are: Lauren Barton, Kaleb Burris, Isaac Dizon, Mia Josberger, Danielle Lorange, Tirza Meuljic, Bella Olsen, Becca Weinberg, Hannah Wilson and Hannah Wrightson. Grace Cunningham and Samantha Dearing are alternates.

A panel of local musicians, including some who will perform later in the evening, will select the winners. College scholarships will be awarded to the first- ($1,000), second- ($500) and third-place ($250) finishers.

Other activities and attractions throughout the site include: guided walking tours of the Vancouver Barracks; Kids Patriotic Parade presented by Fred Meyer; $3 admission to the National Park Services Fort Vancouver (free for age 15 and under); tours of the Gen. George C. Marshall House; costumed interpreters who will bring history to life; a hands-on-history tent illustrating heritage handwork skills; and adult beverage pavilion.

For information or tickets or to volunteer, go to www.fortvan.org/fourth; email events@fortvan.org; or call 360-992-1808.

The official name of the July 4 event is Independence Day at Fort Vancouver presented by Bank of America.

Entertainment lineup

Noon Sing Fourth Teen Vocal Competition

1:30 pm The Family Band

2:30 pm Steve Hale The Soul Heroes

3:30 pm Patrick Lamb Band

4:45 pm Carrie Cunningham The Six Shooters

6 pm Portland Taiko Japanese Drummers

6:45 pm Oregon National Guard 234th Army Bands Rock Steady

7:45 pm Andy Madson Band

8:45 pm The Nu Wavers with Jennifer Batten

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