ERIE, PA. – June 14, 2013 – ECGRA and the Perry 200 Commemoration again will present “Picnic in the Park and Fireworks” at Liberty Parkthis July 4th, along with three other sites that will provide fireworks that will light up the skies over Erie County.
Three musical acts will take the Burger King Amphitheater stage at Liberty Park. The Dixie Doodlers will start off the evening at 6:00 PM with Dixieland and American Jazz music. At 7:15 PM, the Young People’s Chorus of Erie will entertain the audience, followed by the Gem City Concert Band at 8:30 PM. There will also be vendors selling food, children activities from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM - including caricature artists, balloon sculpting, activities provided by the Erie County Historical Society, and of course an extraordinary fireworks display at 9:45 PM provided by Zambelli Fireworks. The park opens at 5:00 PM. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets while enjoying live music and entertainment! Vendors will be selling food during the event as well. Admittance is free and open to the public!
The 4th of July festivities in West County will begin at 10:00 AM with the 48th Annual Millcreek Fourth of July Parade. Information on this event can be found at http://themillcreekparade.com. The parade will be followed by a family event in Fairview from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, located at the Automated Devices Inc. property on Route 20 at 7050 West Ridge Road. From 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM and 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM the Earthquakers will perform at the main stage, with a magic show featuring Cliff Hopkins taking the stage in between from 5:05 PM – 5:40 PM. Included in the festivities will be concession stands, dino-jumps, face painters, a strolling magician, assorted vendors, a display by the Fairview Historical Society, and much more. This is a family event for everyone, so feel free to bring your own picnic and lawn chair, and enjoy the festivities! Girard will also hold events during the day. The Girard Community Pool will be open from 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM,and the Battles Museum of Rural Life and White and Yellow Houses will be open for tours. Also, there will be a history walk at 7:30 PM beginning at the Old Fire Hall social room. Starting at 8:00 PM at the Girard High School Stadium, there will be performances by Loose Change and Ischabaha. The West County event will conclude with a fireworks display at 9:45 PM provided by Zambelli to be held at the Girard High School Stadium.
The South Countywill feature children activities at Gazebo Park in Waterford starting at 7:00 PM, as well as a musical performance by Retroactive in the park from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM. A fireworks display, provided by Gibson Fireworks, will be held at the Waterford Fairgrounds at 9:45 PM.
The East County location will be at the Mercyhurst University North East Campus, where the Sam Hyman Band will begin at 7:00 PM, with fireworks provided by Tommy Kaleta taking place at 9:45 PM.
The rain date for fireworks in Erie, Girard, and Waterford is set for Sunday, July 7. For more information on the ECGRA/Perry 200 July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza, or other 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.
