Manchester U To Host Annual Independence Day Celebration
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NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester University will host its 18th annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display June 29 as a gift to North Manchester and its friends in Wabash County.
This free celebration will kick off at 7 p.m. at the North Manchester campus. The family-friendly event on the athletic fields off East Street is open to the public.
Fun and games for children begin at 7 p.m., with the Manchester Civic Band playing at 7:30 p.m. Leslie Marlatt, MU assistant director of Career and Professional Development, will offer the official welcome.
The Independence Day message comes from David Burnette, commander of American Legion Post 286.
Soloist for the “Star-Spangled Banner” is Emily Lynn, accompanied by the band.
At 10 p.m., the North Manchester Fire Department will light up the sky with the fireworks display.
The soccer field bleachers will be open for viewing, but seats fill up quickly. Those who do not arrive early will want to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Bring the whole family for red-white-and-blue activities. Free activities include cornhole, sidewalk chalk, temporary tattoos and ladder golf.
Timbercrest Senior Living Community provides glow sticks. The North Manchester Lions Club provides free flags and the tattoos.
The Rotary Club of North Manchester sells $1 hot dogs, $2 chili dogs or two chili dogs for $3, as well as $1 popcorn, water and soft drinks.
Those taking pictures or posting to social media can use #MUJuly4 to share their pictures. The rain date is July 4, same time and location.
For the safety of guests: Alcohol, sparklers and personal fireworks are not permitted. MU is a tobacco-free campus.
