"“We want everyone to show us what July 4th means to them"
- Ronnie Beith, Franklin events coordinator
- Ronnie Beith, Franklin events coordinator
From press release.
The City of Franklin is inviting schools, churches, businesses, social groups and other organizations to participate in the 2002 Libertyfest Parade.
This year’s theme is “Red, White & YOU!”
“We want everyone to show us what July 4th means to them by walking, marching, riding, performing, building a float, riding a bike or any other creative way that they wish,” said Ronnie Beith, city events coordinator. “Is it patriotism, fireworks, cook-outs, wearing red, white and blue, family get-togethers, concerts in the park, children's penny carnival, parades, taking a float trip, patriotic music? There are so many possible ways to express our love of country and community and we hope to see a wide variety in this year’s parade.”
Step off for the annual parade, which is part of a week-long celebration in our small-town America, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2 with a line-up starting at 10 a.m. Like in years past, the parade route will start on 13th Street near city hall and end on Liberty Street near the intersection with 11th Street. Larger vehicles will continue on to Washington Crossing to exit the parade.
Parade coordinator Allison Myers will be accepting parade registrations through June.
Email [email protected] or call 814-437-1922 ext. 1115.
There is no cost to participate and cash prizes will be given to the top entries, including $300 for best overall, $250 for first place, $200 for second, $150 for third, $125 for fourth, $100 for fifth, $75 for sixth and $50 for seventh. This year’s parade sponsors are Franklin Moose 83 and UPMC Northwest.
Additional information on all the 4th of July week festivities will be posted online at the city’s event website www.franklinpa.gov/events as well as on the event’s Facebook page @FranklinPAEvents.
This year’s theme is “Red, White & YOU!”
“We want everyone to show us what July 4th means to them by walking, marching, riding, performing, building a float, riding a bike or any other creative way that they wish,” said Ronnie Beith, city events coordinator. “Is it patriotism, fireworks, cook-outs, wearing red, white and blue, family get-togethers, concerts in the park, children's penny carnival, parades, taking a float trip, patriotic music? There are so many possible ways to express our love of country and community and we hope to see a wide variety in this year’s parade.”
Step off for the annual parade, which is part of a week-long celebration in our small-town America, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2 with a line-up starting at 10 a.m. Like in years past, the parade route will start on 13th Street near city hall and end on Liberty Street near the intersection with 11th Street. Larger vehicles will continue on to Washington Crossing to exit the parade.
Parade coordinator Allison Myers will be accepting parade registrations through June.
Email [email protected] or call 814-437-1922 ext. 1115.
There is no cost to participate and cash prizes will be given to the top entries, including $300 for best overall, $250 for first place, $200 for second, $150 for third, $125 for fourth, $100 for fifth, $75 for sixth and $50 for seventh. This year’s parade sponsors are Franklin Moose 83 and UPMC Northwest.
Additional information on all the 4th of July week festivities will be posted online at the city’s event website www.franklinpa.gov/events as well as on the event’s Facebook page @FranklinPAEvents.
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