The Huntington TEA Party would like to invite you to come out to Hier’s Park for a Fourth of July celebration called “Celebrate our Independence.”
We will be celebrating our freedoms and supporting our active, local military – men and women who sacrifice so much for the independence and freedom of our country. Please bring an item for care packages that will be sent to our local active military personnel.
Suggestions for the care packages are hard candies, baby wipes, disposable razors, DVDs, and flavored packets for water bottles that do not need sugar added.
If you have a local family member serving and would like them to receive a care package, please let the Huntington TEA Party know at huntingtontea@att.net.
Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride Refreshments will open at 12:30 p.m. for your lunchtime convenience featuring Liberty Dogs, Ice Cream, Colonial Cookies, Rebel Popcorn and Patriotic Apple and Cherry Pies (made by Sweet Cinnsations of Roanoke), along with soda’s and bottled water.
At 1 p.m. the American Activities will kick off with something for everyone. There will be a 2nd Amendment BB Gun Safety and Marksmanship range where children and adults can learn gun safety from a licensed instructor, practice their marksmanship and take home their targets for a souvenir. The 1st United States Light Artillery 1812 group will have cannon firing demonstrations along with the Indiana Militia 1812 group adding educational demonstrations as well. For the softer side, Animal Grams will be on the premises with a petting zoo and pony rides that the little ones are sure to delight in. There will be a dunk tank with half of the proceeds going to HNHS Principal Jeremy Gulley’s unit who will be serving in Afghanistan. The other half of the proceeds go to the Huntington TEA Party to fund postage for the care packages.
Come try your skills to win some prizes at the Colonial Contests. At 1:30 p.m. we will have a pie eating contest. Contestants will see who can eat a chocolate cream pie from Sweet Cinnsations the fastest. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Outback Steakhouse. Contestants must be 18 years or older and will be accepted on a first come basis with a limit of 10 contestants.
At 2 p.m. there will be Kick the Can Races and at 2:30 p.m. there will be watermelon seed spitting contestswith various prizes which have been donated by local business and individuals.
At 3 p.m. we will kick off our Patriotic Proclaimers with some patriotic song singing and special guest re-enactor/interpreter J.H. Northrup who will do an interpretation titled “The Land Without a King.” Emery McClendon, an Air Force veteran from Fort Wayne, will speak to us about “Why We Serve,” and radio talk show host and dynamic speaker Peter Heck will conclude the program with “Words that Changed the World.”
During the event we will have a Freedom Field Educational Area with informational booths highlighting our 1st Amendment, 10th Amendment, Founding Fathers, Declaration of Independence, and Constitution.
This will surely be a patriotic treat for children, parents, and grandparents alike, you will be glad you came to celebrate our Independence Day!
Please contact Cindy Gamrat with any questions 359-9373 or 388-5147.
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