Lansdowne's Annual Independence Day Celebration 2008
Grand Old Flag
Sponsored by the Union Athletic Association with assistance from Eagle National Bank and The Greater Lansdowne Civic Association.
All Activities On Friday, July 4th
Rain Date - Saturday, July 5th, 2008
SCHEDULE
| 9:00 am | Big Parade Bands, Flags, Balloons & Floats |
PARADE BEGINS AT 9:00 AM SHARP! |
| 10:30 am | Presentation of Parade Prizes For Races - Medals | Location: High School Football Field, Essex & Green Aves. All Ages - All Sizes. Free Water Ice - Fun and a Few Patriotic Speeches |
| 12:00 noon | Girls Club All Star Game | Sponsored by the Union AA. Location: Ardmore Avenue Field |
| 12:00 noon | Boys Club All Star Game | Sponsored by the Union AA. Location: Ardmore Avenue Field |
| 7:45 pm | Musical Entertainment | Location: High School Football Field |
| 9:00 pm | Fireworks Extravaganza & Finale | Location: High School Football Field |
FIREWORKS! GRAND FINALE!
TICKETS
Everyone must have a Contributor Ticket, or you will be asked for a contribution.
| $10 Contributor | $20 Family | $20 Business | $30 Sponsor | $50 Patriot |
Your Contribution Is Vital
No Borough Government funds other than Police and Fire Support
are available to finance your community Independence Day Celebration. A contribution from each family is necessary to
insure the traditional observance of this great American Holiday. This year's expenses will exceed $35,000 for the parade,
fireworks and other activities. You support is greatly appreciated.
Wear your contribution ticket. It will admit you to the evening entertainment and the fireworks. Children must have a contributor ticket for admission to events.
The Independence Day Celebration is an effort of the entire membership of the Union Athletic Association led by the following: Anthony Campuzano (President), George Patouhas (Vice President & Chair), Robert Jara (Treasurer), Helen Bowes (Secretary).
PARADE ASSEMBLY POINTS & TIMES AND PRIZES
| PRIZES | 1st | 2nd
| 3rd |
| |
| Large Floats | Best Decorated | $200 | $100 | $50 |
| Best Theme Interpretation | $200 | $100 | $50 | |
| ASSEMBLE ON EAST GREENWOOD AVENUE NEAR HIGHLAND - 8:15 AM | ||||
| Small Floats and Wagons | Best Decorated | $25 | $15 | $10 |
| Most Original Decoration | $25 | $15 | $10 | |
| Best Theme Interpretation | $25 | $15 | $10 | |
| ASSEMBLE ON EAST GREENWOOD AVENUE NEAR LANSDOWNE - 8:40 AM | ||||
| Bicycles & Tricycles | Best Decorated | - | - | - |
| Best Theme Interpretation | - | - | - | |
| Most Original Decoration | - | - | - | |
| ASSEMBLE ON EAST GREENWOOD BETWEEN HIGHLAND & LANSDOWNE - 8:30 AM | ||||
| Group of Marchers | Most Original | - | - | - |
| Best Theme Interpretations | - | - | - | |
| Best Decorated | - | - | - | |
| ASSEMBLE ON EAST GREENWOOD BETWEEN HIGHLAND & WYCOMBE - 8:30 AM | ||||
| Individual Marchers | Best Impersonation | - | - | - |
| Best Theme Interpretation | - | - | - | |
| Most Original | - | - | - | |
| Most Comical | - | - | - | |
| ASSEMBLE ON EAST GREENWOOD BETWEEN HIGHLAND & WYCOMBE - 8:30 AM | ||||
Your cooperation will be sincerely appreciated
THE PARADE ROUTE
