A Fourth of July Picnic was held at Bass Lake (5 miles west of Robbinsdale) for the black community, featuring:

• Double Header Soft Ball Game – Minneapolis vs. St. Paul
• Horse Shoe Pitching Contest – Minneapolis vs. Duluth vs. St. Paul
• Speed Boat Thrills
• Southern Bar-B-Q Meats
• Breakfast Ball at the Clef Club starting at 11 pm
• Music for all event by Rook Ganz and His Gents of Rhythm