MManchester University To Host Annual July 4 Celebration
MManchester University To Host Annual July 4 Celebration
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MManchester University To Host Annual July 4 CelebrationNORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester University will host its 17th Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display on July 4.
This free celebration will kick off at 7 p.m. at the Manchester campus on the athletic fields off East Street.
The following activities will take place behind the Physical Education and Recreation Center:
7 p.m. – Games for children
7:10 p.m. – Introduction by MU event coordinator Tiffany Byers
7:30 p.m. – Welcome by Jillian “Jay” Watts, director of MU CARE Initiative
7:35 p.m. – Independence Day message by David Burnette, commander of American Legion Post 286
8 p.m. – Manchester Civic Band
9:55 p.m. – God’s All Community Choir and the band perform national anthem.
North Manchester Fire Department will start the fireworks at 10 p.m. on the east end of MU campus near the soccer field.
Seating will be available in the soccer field bleachers but is expected to fill up quickly. Those who do not arrive early should bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Free activities include corn hole, sidewalk chalk, face painting and ladder golf. Glow sticks are provided by Timbercrest Senior Living Community. The North Manchester Lions Club will provide free flags.
The Rotary Club of North Manchester will sell $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.
Alcohol, tobacco, sparklers and personal fireworks are not permitted.
