ERIE, PA. (August 9, 2013) – The Perry 200 Commemoration is set to recognize Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s birthday on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Perry Square Park from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. The day marks the Commodore’s 228th birthday. The festivities are free and open to the public.
At 11:30 AM, a tribute to Perry will begin at the Perry Statue in East Perry Square Park. Remarks will be made by Perry 200 officials, a wreath will be placed at the Statue, and the singing of “Happy Birthday” and the cutting of cake will occur. The cake - provided by Wegmans - as well other refreshments, will be available. Activities for children – such as a bouncer from Brad’s Bounce A Lot, “Pin the Sail on the Brig,” a piñata, plus more – will also be held in the east side of the park.
At 12:00 PM, live entertainment will take place at West Perry Square in the gazebo. The Lake Erie Banjo Jammers will perform at noon, and Bus 17 will take the stage at approximately 1:00 PM to perform an original song that they wrote about Oliver Hazard Perry. The Erie Playhouse Show Stoppers will perform from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM.
For information on Perry 200 Commemoration programs and events, please visit www.Perry200.com, e-mail info@perry200.com, or call the Jefferson Educational Society at 814-459-8000.
