Reedville Independence Day events and America 250 celebrations are on tap for July 3rd, 4th and 5th, organized by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum. Village residents usually go all-out decorating for the festivities, which are designed for all ages.

 

Friday July 3rd:

9 a.m.-1 p.m.: 5k packet pickup for registrants, Festival Halle, 177 Main St.

5:30 p.m.: Golf cart parade and competition. Entry fee $10. Meet and line up at Festival Halle at 4:45 p.m. to receive a number to display on your cart. Route is from Festival Halle along Main Street to the end, then back to the museum parking lot. Award categories: 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 please; food and beverages will be sold.

 

Saturday July 4th:

6:30-8 a.m.: 5k packet pickup for registrants, Festival Halle, 177 Main St.

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 July 5th:

3 p.m. Festival Halle: Reedville Festival Chorale Singers 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.

 

For information, call 804-453-6529 or email office@rfmuseum.org.