NORTHUMBERLAND—Reedville Independence Day activities and America 250 celebrations are on tap July 3, 4 and 5, organized by the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum (RFM).
Village residents usually go all-out decorating for the festivities, designed for all ages, reported RFM public relations volunteer Tina McCloud.
Friday schedule:
- 6-10 a.m., Radio station 101.7 Bay FM will broadcast from the museum parking lot, 504 Main Street, Reedville.
- 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Firecracker 5k packet pickup for registrants, Festival Halle, 177 Main Street, Reedville.
- 5:30 p.m., Golf cart parade and competition. The entry fee is $10. Meet and line up at Festival Halle at 4:45 p.m. to receive a number to display on the cart. The route extends from Festival Halle along Main Street to the end, then back to the museum parking lot. Award categories are creativity, overall theme, community spirit, bonus individuals in costume and music.
- After the parade, pavilion party on the museum campus with music, dancing and food. No coolers or outside food allowed, food and beverages will be sold.
Saturday schedule:
- 6:30-8 a.m., Firecracker 5k packet pickup for registrants, Festival Halle.
- 10 a.m., Kids activities in the pavilion on the museum campus.
- 10:45 a.m., Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department “hose down” on the museum campus. Water sprayed from firetrucks will cool down the kids.
- 11 a.m., Food and beverage sales in the pavilion.
- 3 p.m., Main Street parade. No entry fee; line up at Roseland Cemetery at the entrance to town. Sponsored by the Fairfields Volunteer Fire Department.
- 9 p.m.: Fireworks at The Stack.
Sunday schedule:
- 3 p.m., Festival Halle, Reedville Festival Chorale concert and announcement of art and essay contest winners. In honor of the America 250 celebration, the museum and Northumberland County schools asked students to use their writing and artistic talents to focus on themes found in the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence. Prizes will be awarded for each grade level.
