June 23-June 29, 2011
The Union County Veterans' 4th of July Committee invites you to join us as we celebrate our nation's birth and recognize our veterans for their contribution and service to their country.
Coming Soon: 2011 Brochure (PDF File).
To purchase a DVD copy of the
4th of July Celebration, contact CCN Productions at 275-8881, Ext 144.
Schedule of Events
We Need You!
Your Time - Volunteers are always welcome. Join the Committee and help us plan and maintain this exciting event for our community.
Your Talent - Perhaps you have an idea, skill or talent to improve our celebration. Contact us to share your ideas.
Your Gifts - Monetary and in-kind gifts make this event possible. We couldn't do it without the support of the community.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Day 1 - Freedom Bike Ride - Keystone College in Factoryville to Wilkes-Barre, PA
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| 7:00 PM | "Matty": An Evening with Christy Mathewson, an award winning one man show written and performed by Eddie Frierson of Los Angeles, CA.
Lewisburg High School Auditorium. Open Seating.
6:30 PM Doors OpenADULTS: $10.00, CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: $5.00 (must be with an adult). Tickets will be available on April 26 at The Mercantile, 319 Market St, Lewisburg, Coldwell Banker Penn One, 331 Market St, Lewisburg and La Vielle Maison, 344 Chestnut St, Mifflinburg . |
Friday, June 24, 2011
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Day 2 - Freedom Bike Ride - Wilkes-Barre, PA to Williamsport, PA |
| 3:30 PM | Rededication of Christy Mathewson Gate at Bucknell. Ceremony will be held at Rooke Chapel, Bucknell University. Wreath Laying at gravesite following ceremony. |
| 7:00 PM | The Allentown Band
Wolfe Field Rain Location: Lewisburg Area High School Auditorium |
| 9:00 PM | Fireworks Extravaganza Wolfe Field (sponsored by RiverWoods) |
Saturday, June 25, 2011
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Day 3 - Freedom Bike Ride - Williamsport, PA to Lewisburg, PA, arriving at 10:00 AM to lead the 4th of July Parade. |
| 10:00 AM | 17th Annual Union County Veterans 4th of July Parade The Parade Route begins at the High School on Market Street, then travels to South 3rd Street, and to University Avenue to the President's Grove. |
| 11:30 AM | Union County Veterans' Recognition Ceremony Loomis Street & University Avenue |
| 12:00 PM | Picnic and Band Concert President's Grove, Bucknell University Loomis Street & University Avenue |
| 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
USO Gala "Dinner Dance" Larison Hall, Bucknell University 6:00 PM Reception |
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 PM | Stars, Stripes and Sousa
Hufnagle Park, Lewisburg Rain Location: Lewisburg Area High School Auditorium |
For overnight accommodations in the Susquehanna River Valley,
please call 1-800-525-7320
or go to VisitCentralPA.org.
