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July 3rd, 2010

Boulder, Colorado, 4th of July, Events, Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast!!, Colorado Shakespeare Festival

 

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This town has been called “the little town nestled between the mountains and reality”.  I won’t be here for the 4th of July celebrations but I can imagine what a display they will have with the mountains as a background for fireworks.  Shoud be gorgeous.

 

4th of July is celebrated with Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast!!

Ralphie is one of the most unique and fascinating Mascots being that it is a real buffalo.  It is present at all footbal games at University of Colorado, Boulder.

The location is Folsom Stadium at CU. 

Admission is free and there will be free HOP shuttles from downtown and 29th St.

 

8:00 – Gates open

8:45 – 9:30 – Entertainment by Skip Its, Open Space Ranger’s Sing Along, and CU Mascot Ralphie Run.

9:30 National Anthem

9:33 – FIREWORKS!! – The display will be with shells, oriental flower patterns, sky works comets, aerial salutes, color and fancy star shells and patriotic designer shells; 4,640 shells in just 30 minutes.

 

Colorado Shakespeare Festival – 7/2/10 – 8/8/10 – Location”  The Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater and CU. 

This is one of the top Shakespeare Festivals in the United States.  Experience classic theatre at its best in the shadow of the majestic Flatiron Mountains.

For schedules and complete information, please visit www.coloradoshakes.org.

 

Have a wonderful time!!!

July 3rd, 2010

Delray Beach, Florida, Palm Beach County, Village by the Sea, South Florida, July Fourth Celebration

 

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DELRAY BEACH – JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION

 

Celebrate your All-American spirit in this Village by the Sea with a day on the beach and a wide range of entertainment from morning til’ night!!!!

Sand sculpture contest, parades, live entertainment, music, food and a spectacular fireworks display.

Location?  Intersection of A1A and Atlantic Ave.

 

Schedule of Events:

 

8 a.m. until 12 Noon – Sand sculpting

10 a.m. – Flag raising ceremony for 30′ x 60′ American flag near the beach

3:15 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest

3:45 p.m. – 3-Pound Burger Eating Contest

4:00 p.m. – Registration and decoration time for entries in the Patriotic Bike and Scooter Parade.  Gather at Veterans Park (Atlantic Ave. and the Intracoastal)

4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Food and beverages provided by local restaurants at Atlantic Ave. and A1A.

4:45 p.m. – Patriotic Bike & Scooter Parage begins at Veterans Park and continues on Atlantic Ave. to the Marriott Hotel on the Beach.

5:00 p.m. – Beautiful Baby Bathing Suit Contest begins on the entertainment stage at A1A and Atlantic Ave.

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Free concert at the entertainment stage at A1A and Atlantic Ave.

8:30 p.m. – First fireworks salute signaling that the show will begin in 30 minutes.

8:45 p.m. – Red, White & Blue Star Shell will be launched to announce that the show will begin in 15 minutes.  Time to set your radio to Sunny 104.3 FM for the fireworks music simulcast.

8:50 p.m. – Fireworks celebration introduction and Pledge of Allegiance led by Delray Mayor Woodie McDuffie.

9:00 p.m. – Spectacular Grucci Fireworks Celebration begins!!!

For more information, downloads of all contests and July coupons, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/july-fourth-celebration.

 

Happy 4th of July to all…..

July 2nd, 2010

Building Lot Auction, Bethany Beach, Delaware, Delaware Beaches, 313 Parkwood St., 2 1/2 Blocks to the beach, Saturday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m., rain or shine, on-site

 

Just a reminder that this Bethany Beach Building Lot is 3 blocks from the center of the town of Bethany Beach; not on a flood zone and all City services are available.

The auction will be conducted by Richard L. Bryan.

The sale is in conjunction with Tidewater Realty of Bethany Beach.  The seller is a licensed Delaware Real Estate Broker.

For information call John Merryman at 302-245-5900 or Richard L. Bryan at 302-645-4800.

A post was written on this blog on 6/28/10.  If you would like to see it, please just click on the month of June under the Archives on the left-hand side of this website and scroll down to the date.

 

Talk to you later…..

July 2nd, 2010

Lewes, Delaware, Events, 4th of July, Lewes Doo-Dah Parade, 7/3/10 – 7/4/10, Delaware Beaches

 

Historic Lewes is full of activities as they celebrate the 4th of July.

 

Saturday, 7/3 – St. Peter’s 44th Annual Art Show – Art that Gives.

This is a summertime highlight at the Delaware Beaches since 1966.  It draws 140 fine artists and craftspeople from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

This event takes place in right in town, on Second St. which is the main street in Lewes.  It is open to the public and free.  Rain or shine, please attend.

Hours:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  More info?  Please call 302-645-8479 ext. 206, or visit the website http://stpeters.episcopaldelaware.org.

 

Sunday, July 4th – Old Fashioned 4th of July – 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Second Street in Lewes.

9:00 a.m. – Old Fashioned Kids Games begin on Second St.

2:00 p.m. – Decorated Boat Parade on the Canal from the Inlet to the Drawbridge and return.

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – It’s the Annual Lewes Doo-Dah Parade in town in Historic Lewes.  This is a very casual and informal parade, so if you are visiting and would like to participate just show up.

 

For more information, please visit www.leweschamber.com

 

Have a wonderful 4th of July celebration….

July 2nd, 2010

Ocean City, Maryland, Events, 4th of July Celebration, 7/2/10 -7/6/10

 

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Ocean City, Maryland is celebrating the 4th of July with events, both, uptown and downtown. 

 

Downtown:

Sunday, 7/4/10 – Concert by Dr. K’s Motown Review at 8:00 p.m. on North Division St. and the Beach.

4th of July Fireworks will follow the concert at 9:30 p.m.

 

Uptown:

Sunday, 7/4 – Concert by Rick K & The Allnighters at 127th St. at Northside Park at 8:00 p.m.

4th of July Fireworks – 9:30 p.m. at 125 St. & The Bay.

 

More Info.?  Please call 800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125.

 

Please remember to bring chairs and blankets and the traffic will be heavy so, get there on time so you won’t miss the show!!

 

July and August – Tuesday nights watch the sun set over the Isle of Wight Bay from the perfect location in Ocean City.  Enjoy beer and wine while listening to music beside the bay at Ocean City’s newest park.  The event will start at 7:00 p.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m.

Admission to the park is free; drinks are for sale.

The first concert on Tuesday, 7/6/ will be by Barren Creek Band – 60’s and 70’s Rock.

The location is Sunset Park at South Division St. Bayside (Bayside Boardwalk Inlet).  For more information, please call 800-626-2326.

 

Happy 4th!! Have a great one!!  Talk to you later…

July 1st, 2010

Bethany Beach, Delaware, Events, Activities, 4th of July Week-End, Delaware Beaches, 7/2/10 – 7/5/10

 

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This family oriented beach town is gearing up for a full week-end of activities, including the 27th Independence Day Celebration. 

Following is what you will be enjoying if you are visiting Bethany:

 

Friday, 7/2 – At the Bandstand – Generations, a Swing Band, at 7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, 7/3 – USNA Electric Brigade, a Rock & Roll Band, at 7:30 p.m.

 

Sunday, 4th of July – Happy Independence Day!!!

7:30 p.m. – At the Bandstand – US Army “Downrange” Rock N’ Roll Chorus

Fourth of July Fireworks Display – AT DUSK - If you are planning to attend the fireworks in Bethany, please give yourselves plenty of time.  This town will definitely be crowded.

 

Monday, 7/5 – “PARADE” – Theme:  The Declaration of Independence. Floats and marchers will be judged in 3 categories:  Originality, Parade Theme, and Color.  Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. On the day of the parade, floats should go to Central Avenue, near Rt. 1.  Bikes should go to the Christial Church grounds.

After the parade ends, around 2:00 p.m., there will be the 22nd Annual Horseshoe Contest and a Pie-Eating Contest, as well.  The location? Christian Church grounds.

Please register at Store-115 on Garfield Parkway.

 

7:15 p.m. - Awards Presentation at the Bandstand.

 

7:30 p.m. – At the Bandstand – The Philadelphia Brass Band will be performing.

 

Have a great week-end at the Beaches and Happy 4th!!!

July 1st, 2010

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Activities, Events, 4th of July Fireworks, Delaware Beaches, 7/1/10 – 7/4/10

 

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Nothing like spending some time at the beach.  Rehoboth is one of those unique towns that have pretty much everything; small town beach atmosphere, restaurants, shops, a great boardwalk, miles of beach and best of all its residents. 

Rehoboth keeps you busy year round.  Following are some of the events and activities that will be going on as July opens up:

Thursday, 7/1 – Rehoboth Beach Scenic Tour from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.  The tour takes off from the Indian River Marina.  $20/person.  For reservations and information, please call 302-227-6991.

 

The Rehoboth Beach Museum offers Guided Tours on First Fridays in July, August, and September.  Friday, 7/2/10 will be the first one.

The tours will include the Museum itself and the Anna Hazzard Tent House.

The Anna Hazzard Tent House is located at 17 Christian St.  It was, originally, located on Baltimore Avenue and moved to its current location in 1975; opened then as the first Historical Museum in 1977.

The tour will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Anna Hazzard Tent House (17 Christian St.).

Tour goers will then drive to the Rehoboth Beach Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Ave.  This Museum is located in what used to be the town’s ice house.

Two exhibits are being hosted:

The Story Nation’s Summer Capital, which tells the story of the founding and growth of Rehoboth Beach.

Avery’s Rest – “Captain John and Sarah Avery: A 17th Century Family on Delaware’s Frontier.

I was very happy that I was invited to the opening exhibit of Avery’s Rest and wrote a post on 4/23/10.  If you would like to see it, please just go to the archives on the left hand side of my blog and click on the month of April and scroll down to the date.

The tours of the permanent collections will be conducted by long time visitor and resident Harvey Waltersdorf.  It will be informal talks providing information and personal recollections.  The tour of Avery’s Rest will be conducted by the Museum Director.

The tours are free of charge but please call to reserve your place; telephone 302-227-7310.

 

Saturday, 7/3 – Beach Paper Firecracker 5K Run at Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach at 7:30 a.m.  Includes a competitive 5K Walk.  Sponsored by the Seashore Striders.  More info? Please call 302-644-8952 or visit www.seashorestriders.com.

 

Sunday, 7/4 – 20th Annual Dave Reynolds Swim/Run Biathlon.  1/2 mile ocean swim with the current, then 5K Run.  Rehoboth Beach Patrol Headquarters, Baltimore Ave. and the Boardwalk, in Rehoboth at 8:00 a.m.  Pre-register only.  Info?  Please call 302-644-8052 or visit www.seashorestriders.com.

 

July 4, 2010

Rehoboth Beach Fireworks 2010 – It is a Main Street Event.  The fireworks will be launched from the beach and seen up and down the Boardwalk and Shoreline at approximately 9:15 p.m.

It gets very crowded, amazingly crowded so what is the easiest way into town?  Take the Shuttle from Rt. 1 at County Bank beginning at 5:00 p.m.  It will operate from 8:00 a.m. until about 2:00 a.m.  Following the fireworks there will be a concert at the Bandstand.  For more information please call 302-227-2772.

The fireworks are funded entirely by donations from citizens and businesses of the Rehoboth Beach area.  You may send donations to:

Main Street Fireworks, P.O. Box 50, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

 

Have a great week-end…..

June 28th, 2010

Building Lot Auction, Bethany Beach, Delaware, Delaware Beaches, 313 Parkwood Street, 2 1/2 blocks to the beach, Saturday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m., Rain or Shine, On Site

 

Just the other day I wrote a post about Bethany Beach and what was going on this coming week. I would like to let you know, at this time, that a building lot auction will be taking place, at 313 Parkwood St., at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, on site, rain or shine.

I know Bethany because for 19 years I lived in this community.  It was the best place to bring up my children.  It is a family town.  Garfield Parkway is lined up with restaurants, shops, and flowers and at the end is the Boardwalk and the beach.

On Saturday, July 3rd, there will be an auction in this town.  The Bethany Beach Building Lot is on 313 Parkwood Street.  It is 40′ x 125′; located on a dead end street.  It is also 2 1/2 blocks from the beach, across Rt. 1, and 3 blocks from the center of Town.

Worthy of notice is that this lot is not in a flood zone and that all City services are available.

The auction will be handled by Richard L. Bryan.  The sale is in conjuction with Tidewater Realty, located in Bethany Beach.  The seller is a Licensed Delaware Real Estate Broker.

 

Terms and Conditions:

10% Deposit required at time of sale.  Balance in full in 30 days.  Sale is subject to immediate owner confirmation.

For further information, please contact  Mr. John Merryman at Tidewater Realty, telephones 302-245-5900 or 302-539-7500, and Mr. Richard Bryan, at 302-645-4800.

Mr. Richard L. Bryan has been a realtor since 1982.  He is a Licensed Delaware Real Estate Broker.  He attended Nashville Auction School.

Richard L. Bryan

 

Good luck and talk to you later….as usual….

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