The Springfield Fourth of July Committee is gearing up for a special celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4.
According to a news release, festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with the 112th annual Fourth of July Parade in Springfield Center, followed by a celebration with food, music and more at the Springfield Community Center at 129 County Rd 29A. An evening concert and fireworks display will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Glimmerglass State Park at 1527 County Highway 31.
Local not-for-profit groups are invited to participate in fundraising activities at the Springfield Community Center following the parade on July 4. Email springfield.july4@gmail.com for details.
Participation in the parade is free and open to individuals, families, groups and businesses. An online parade registration form will be available from April through June on the Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration Facebook page, and at springfieldny.org.
Parade prizes will be awarded to floats, fire departments, veterans’ organizations, school bands, junior marching organizations, musical performing groups, decorated bicycles and most unique entry, with ribbons awarded to antique vehicles, horses and equine units. Judging will be partly based on the use of the theme, “America 250”.
The Glimmerglass Festival’s annual Springfield Appreciation Concert will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at the Alice Busch Opera Theater at 7300 NY-80. Tickets for the event are $5 each, with all proceeds benefiting Springfield’s 4th of July events.
The next meeting of the Fourth of July Committee will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6,at the Springfield Community Center at 129 County Rd 29A in Springfield Center.
For more information, follow Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration on Facebook, email springfield.july4@gmail.com, or phone Committee Chair Debra Miller at 315-858-0304.