Havre de Grace Independence Day

Celebration

Sunday, July 1st, 2018

Havre de Grace Independence Day Commission Members• Christy Silverstein• Taryn Martin• Nicky Fournier• Steve Gamatoria Jr. • Diana Saulsbury• Scott Hurst • Jeannie Malott• Jeff Davis

This Year’s Theme

THE PARADE

Event Application #1Christy Silverstein & Taryn Martin

The Parade

• WHAT: A traditional Havre de Grace parade• WHERE: Same route as in the past. Parade will begin at

Warren Street and Union Avenue and continue down around Commerce Street at Tydings Park

• WHEN: Sunday, July 1st, 2pm – 4:30pm

Image source: Facebook Havre de Grace July 4th Celebration

Image source: U.S. Army RDECOM 2012 https://www.flickr.com/photos/rdecom/7488506928

The Parade

DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY

Event Application #2Nicky Fournier & Jeannie Malott

The Downtown Block Party

• WHAT: Downtown Block Party to include: live music, business sidewalk sales, vendors, family style games and events, outdoor restaurant service

• WHERE: Washington Street and St. John Street• WHEN: Sunday, July 1st immediately following parade.

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.• Lots of fun activities for families. Examples may include,

but are not limited to: hula hoop contest, dunk tank, Uncle Sam says, and much more!

The Downtown Block PartySource: Google Maps

CONCORD POINT CONCERT & FIREWORKS

Event Application #3Jeff Davis & Scott Hurst

Concord Point Concert & Fireworks

• WHAT: Free “Battle of the Bands” Concert to be held at Concord Point Park. Sunday, July 1st, 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.

• Patriotic music by DJ from 9:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. to accompany fireworks display. Food vendors available.

• Fireworks to begin approx. 9:30 p.m. Display lasting 20-25 minutes.

• WHERE: Shot from barge just east from park, south of lighthouse. Fireworks viewing area all along the waterfront.

The Fireworks

AMISH OUTLAWS CONCERT

Event Application #4Jason Robertson

Amish Outlaws Concert

• WHAT: Amish Outlaws Concert – Tickets $10 each. Available May 1st on Eventbrite and at gate. (Serves as Fundraiser for Havre de Grace Independence Day Commission.)

• WHERE: Hutchins Park• WHEN: Sunday, July 1st 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.• Food and drinks available for purchase. Vendor: HdG

American Legion.• Kid-friendly concert area, to include: moon bounce, face

painting, and other low impact activities.• Great spot to see the fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m.

Amish Outlaws – Sample Setlist

A Tribe Called Quest - ScenarioAl Green - Let's Stay TogetherBarry Manilow - Copa CabanaBarry White - My First, My Last, My EverythingThe Beatles - Saw Her Standing ThereBell Biv DeVoe - PoisonBilly Idol - Dancing With MyselfBlack Sabbath/Ludarcis - War Pigs/Move mashupBob Marley - Could You Be LovedThe Clash - Should I Stay or Should I GoCypress Hill - Insane In The BrainDexy's Midnight Runner - Come On EileenDisney - Under the Sea (from The Little Mermaid)Dirty Dancing Soundtrack - (I've Had) The Time of My LifeDropkick Murphys - Shipping Up to BostonElton John - Bennie and the JetsElvis Presley - I Can't Help Falling In LoveFrankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off Of YouGarth Brooks - Low PlacesJohnny Cash - Folsom Prison BluesKenny Loggins - FootlooseLuke Bryan - Country Girl (Shake It For Me)Lynard Skynard - Simple ManMarshall Tucker Band - Can’t You SeeModern English - Melt With YouNotorious B.I.G. - Big PoppaPeter Gabriel - In Your EyesPrince - Let’s Go CrazyTina & Ike Turner - Proud MaryRolling Stones - Start Me UpRUN-DMC/Aerosmith - Walk This WaySinead O'Connor (Prince) - Nothing Compares 2 YouTwenty One Pilots - Stressed OutU2 - With Or Without YouZac Brown Band - Chicken Fried

Image source: http://www.amishoutlaws.com/setlist.html

FALL CARNIVAL

Event Application #5Christy Silverstein & Taryn Martin

The Carnival

• WHAT: A carnival to help raise funds for Havre de Grace Independence Day festivities.

• Carnival Operator: Houghton Enterprises• WHEN: Wednesday Sept 12 – Saturday Sept 15, 2018• WHERE: Tydings Park Swale area and half of Marina

parking lot (Same as October 2017 carnival.)

The Carnival

• Rides for kids of all ages• Food vendors to include pizza,

chicken skewers, ice cream, funnel cake, corn dogs, etc

• All-you-can ride wristbands Presale $20. $25 at the gate

• Carnival entirely self-contained to include generators, trashcans, park benches, etc

• Will need water hook-up• Carnival Vendor: Houghton

EnterprisesSource: Google Maps

THE BIG PICTUREJuly 1st, 2018

The Big Picture – Sunday, July 1ST

PARADE ROUTE: 2PM – 4:30PMDOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY:4 PM – 8 PM AMISH OUTLAWS 7 PM – 10 PMCONCORD POINT CONCERT5 PM – 10 PM FIREWORKS:9:30 PM

IN CONCLUSION…

Thank you.

We are honored as volunteers to be a part of the Independence Day celebration for the great City of Havre de Grace.

We are dedicated, as well as motivated, and are striving to make sure the celebration for 2018 will be spectacular, safe, fun, and will honor America through traditions both old and new.

QUESTIONS?