July 4th, 2010
The 4th of July; a grand and great holiday in the United States, enjoyed by the exciting, colorful and traditional displays of fireworks in most cities. These are, but, a symbol of the meaning behind the Celebration of Independence.
The 4th of July Independence Day, though, came about as the result of the valiant efforts and commitments of our American forefathers; not that long ago.
Have a Great 4th and talk to you later……….
July 3rd, 2010
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 – 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
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
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…..
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