3rd of July 2010 Celebration Updated: July 16, 2010

Annual Car Show!

Join or watch the annual car show as we kick off the parade! (participation in the parade is optional)
Cars will be available at Gude Park, (Laurel Lakes) until 4:00pm.

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Another Great Independence Day Celebration Thanks to You

The Laurel Fourth of July Committee is indebted to the following organizations and people for once again making our 2010 Independence Day Celebration a Great day! It is because of the many contributions throughout the year that makes it possible for the committee to bring to our community another day of Fun, Food, Family and Fireworks.

We would like to thank the follow for the contributions large and small:

Banner Sponsors: Carroll Independent Fuel, PNC Bank, Sons of the American Legion, Revere Bank, Jiffy Lube, Laurel, and the Laurel Lions Club

Light up the Night Sponsors - Wayne and Nancy Becraft in Memory of Carol Bounds; Erika P. Tillery dedicated to James & Betty Tillery; Peggy and Roy Kronmeyer dedicated to Kelly Meiser; Shirley Sausnock dedicated to Gary Fitzgerald; Kay Schweizer dedicated to "Little Bobby Burton"; Gail and David Krear Dedicated to George Krear; Donna Makowelski dedicated to Victor Makowelski; Dale and Mary Lehman dedicated to the Lehman Family; Joe Murchison dedicated to Ariel Briggs and Wallace Murchison; Laurel Board of Trade in Memory of past LBOT directors, Cecilia Tredway, Elizabeth Quill, Francis (Frank) Gosman, and Howard Jesneck; Kristi Harmon dedicated to the Harmon Family and Teresa Crisman; Diana Howard in Memory of Ralph Howard; The South Laurel Recreation Council in Memory of Volunteers Walter Allen and Carol Bounds; Linda Eddins dedicated to Betty Eddins. James McCeney; Savage Community Association; Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary; Connie Binder; Thomas P. Jedele; Sean Murphy; Chuck and Yvonne Struchen; Sons of the American Legion; West Laurel Civic Association

City Staff: Rob Ferree, Steve Jones, Tony Snowden, and the entire Department of Public Works, Sgt. Randy Snearly, Chief David Crawford, Deputy Chief Rick McLaughlin, and the Laurel Police Department, Department of Parks and Recreation, Marty Flemion, Deputy City Administrator/Emergency Services Director, Valerie Harris - Gregory, and Carreen Koubek

Volunteer Organizations - The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Laurel Rescue Squad, Laurel Amateur Radio Club, and the Laurel Citizens Police Academy Alumni

Businesses: Don Pablo's and Comfort Suites

And, last but not least the continual support from Mayor Craig A. Moe and the Laurel City Council.

This was our 32rd year and it is because of the donations from our community that we are able to continue this wonderful tradition year after year. Please remember that next year's celebration is coming and the committee is already at work. To make a donation please make checks payable to the Laurel Fourth of July Committee, Post Office Box 416, Laurel, Maryland 20707.

With heartfelt thanks,

The Laurel 4^th of July Committee

Everyone is invited to enjoy our 33rd Annual Independence Day Celebration Parade, take part in the festivities during the day, and sit back and enjoy the fireworks at night!

Schedule

9:30am Parade Line Up - 6th & Montgomery Streets
Antique and Classic Car Line-Up at 8th and Montgomery St.
11:00am Horseshoe contest - Gude Park (Laurel Lakes)
11:00am PARADE - Judging Stand - 4th Street in front of upper deck parking
1:00pm - 3:00pm FIELD EVENTS - for Children 12 and Under
3:30pm Car Show Awards
4:00pm GRAND OPENING -
Flag Raising/Pledge/National Anthem
Invocation - Rev. Warren Litchfield
4:30pm Reading of Parade Awards and Acknowledgments
5:00pm - 9:15pm Band - Oracle
7:00pm Mayor & Council Members - Welcome and Introductions Grand Marshals Recognized
7:15pm Acknowledgments and Committee's Awards
9:15pm FIREWORKS from the Lake
Cherry Lane and a section of Mulberry Street will be CLOSED before & during the fireworks display.

**All times are approximate**
RAIN DATE - FIREWORKS ONLY - SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 - 9:15 P.M.

Working Dogs Only

No Alcohol Permitted

No Unauthorized Sales

Refreshments

Various vendors will be serving 4th of July specialties throughout the day in Gude Park!

LFJC Independence Day Celebration

The Laurel Fourth of July Committee (LFJC), an all volunteer group, organizes and promotes many activities for our Nation's Independence Day celebration. Most are apparent as you enjoy the day's activities anticipating the evening's fireworks event. Some are less obvious. We spend nine months of the year preparing for the event but we cannot go it alone. We coordinate among city and volunteer services for support.....the Laurel Police Department, the Department of Public Work, the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad all provide invaluable assistance and support to bring you the finest and safest show in the area. But it doesn't stop there. We also receive assistance and support from the many business and community organizations in the Laurel vicinity. They invest time, sponsorships, and donations to bring you a satisfying day of fun, refreshment and entertainment as a prelude to what everyone is waiting to see - fireworks in Celebration of Our Nation's 235^th Birthday.

While some of you are having breakfast or finishing that last cuppa Joe, the parade is queuing at 6th and Montgomery Streets. There are an assortment of fire engines, antique and classic cars, marching groups, elected officials, and city notorieties milling about waiting to step off at 11ish. Meanwhile at Gude Park, the vendors are getting situated, food and drink prepared, and wares being mounted all in preparation for the day's activities. Public safety (police, fire and rescue) personnel and equipment are arriving and setting up in strategic locations. After the parade, head on over to Gude Park for some chow and watch the children play the organized games or have a closer look at the antique and classic cars on static display. Please keep in mind that throughout the day and evening hours no alcohol is permitted; only working dogs are allowed and unlicensed sales are strictly prohibited. A word: City issued licenses are required. Laurel Police officers will be on duty to enforce these protocols. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

At 4PM we will formally open the festivities with the flag raising, pledge of allegiance and National Anthem followed by an invocation. Shortly thereafter, awards and acknowledgements will be announced by a committee representative for best in show parade categories.

We welcome back the band Oracle at 5 PM. They graciously accepted another invitation to perform this year. See: http://www.oracleband.net/. They will play until "show time".

Local dignitaries will be introduced at 7 PM, comments presented and the Grand Marshall will be recognized. Then we will recognize our own. The awards and acknowledgements will be announced by a committee representative. We recognize individual sponsorships, local businesses, committee members, and city employees for their financial support or high level of performance or deed.

It is just about show time. Grab that last minute refreshment and settle back for the best fireworks show in the area. Happy Birthday America and may you have many, many more.

After the show, please exit slowly and orderly on foot. Drive safely because we want you back next year to see what we have planned for the 236^th year of independence. The planning is already in progress.

Thank you and see you next year.