Young people in grades four through 12 who live or attend school in Claremont are invited to participate in the city’s upcoming national anthem contest. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Alexander Hughes Community Center’s Grove Room, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont. Visit claremontca.gov/4th-of-July to submit an entry by Thursday, April 9. The winner will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the city’s Fourth of July fireworks show and honoree recognition and be in the parade. Runners-up may perform at the city’s summer concerts in the park series. Call (909) 399-5490 or email specialevents@claremontca.gov for more information.