Celebrate Newtown and America at First Fourth
By Brittani Ross
Advance Correspondent
Newtown is ready for its 325 anniversary, and the only way to start things off is with the greatly anticipated First Fourth celebration on July 5.
First Fourth will be the first event to kick off the yearlong anniversary celebration, as well as the last event when next year’s First Fourth draws the anniversary to a close, according to First Fourth planning co-chair Victoria Bowe.
To help kick things off, recently unearthed time capsules dating back to Newtown’s 275 and 300 anniversaries will be opened on stage at 8 p.m.
The annual daylong celebration, held outside Newtown Middle School, offers everything from hot dog eating contests to revolutionary reenactments from life in the 1700s.
“We have our wonderful parade in the morning, with our local revolution reenactors from Newtown’s Church and local people participating as well,” Bowe explained with excitement. “They have their cannons, muskets — they’ll show life as they had it. That’s a great opportunity for the children.”
Bowe emphasized the dedication given by George and Nancy Stockburger, the grand marshals of the parade, who are celebrating the 50 anniversary of Stockburger Chevrolet and have dedicated so much of their time and recourses to the community.
Bowe added that a new feature will be added to the First Fourth celebration — a dunk tank. “[People will] have a big opportunity to dunk their favorite Newtown personalities for charity,” Bowe said with a laugh. “I think everyone’s looking forward to that.”
First Fourth is a light-hearted affair that offers many games, rides, performances and contests that will suit the tastes of people of all ages.
Among these events will be a bike decorating contest sponsored by The Advance of Bucks County, planned for 9:30 a.m., and a softball game between Newtown Borough — the defending champions — and Newtown Township.
“The fair will be 4:30-dusk. Safety Day will be at that time as well. We have games, we have dunk tanks, we have music, a food court, we have Irish Dancers, a jazz band, Newtown orchestra on stage,” Bowe explained. There will also be a community picnic at the event and Bowe encourages people to bring their blankets and baskets.
Of course the traditional food court vendors from across the township will also set up shop. Expected to appear are Slack’s Hoagie Shack, Chick-Fil-A, Taste of Philly’s Pretzels and more.
A radio control car and plane show will be held in the fields of Newtown Middle, courtesy of Action Hobby. And kids are also invited to jump into hayrides, moon bounces and face painting.
A large part of the event this year is that it will be going hand-in-hand with Safety Day, which has been previously held on a separate day than the First Fourth. It will offer various displays and demonstrations sponsored and given by groups such as the fire station, Commerce Bank, American Red Cross and the local police department. Some national rescue and law enforcement are also expected to join.
“It would help the community be aware of the municipal agencies that they have that are available to the community,” Bowe said.
To end the night, there will be a spectacular fireworks show held at 10 p.m., a one-of-a-kind light spectacle in the area.
The activities, games, shows and contests are completely free, Bowe said, and First Fourth is not only a celebration for Newtown Borough’s 325 anniversary, but a way to tie together the whole community.Parking for First Fourth will be available at Council Rock North High School on Swamp Road. Visitors can walk from the high school to the middle school or ride any of the three shuttle buses provided.
The event is sure to be an excellent start to this yearlong celebration.
Advance Correspondent
Newtown is ready for its 325 anniversary, and the only way to start things off is with the greatly anticipated First Fourth celebration on July 5.
First Fourth will be the first event to kick off the yearlong anniversary celebration, as well as the last event when next year’s First Fourth draws the anniversary to a close, according to First Fourth planning co-chair Victoria Bowe.
To help kick things off, recently unearthed time capsules dating back to Newtown’s 275 and 300 anniversaries will be opened on stage at 8 p.m.
The annual daylong celebration, held outside Newtown Middle School, offers everything from hot dog eating contests to revolutionary reenactments from life in the 1700s.
“We have our wonderful parade in the morning, with our local revolution reenactors from Newtown’s Church and local people participating as well,” Bowe explained with excitement. “They have their cannons, muskets — they’ll show life as they had it. That’s a great opportunity for the children.”
Bowe emphasized the dedication given by George and Nancy Stockburger, the grand marshals of the parade, who are celebrating the 50 anniversary of Stockburger Chevrolet and have dedicated so much of their time and recourses to the community.
Bowe added that a new feature will be added to the First Fourth celebration — a dunk tank. “[People will] have a big opportunity to dunk their favorite Newtown personalities for charity,” Bowe said with a laugh. “I think everyone’s looking forward to that.”
First Fourth is a light-hearted affair that offers many games, rides, performances and contests that will suit the tastes of people of all ages.
Among these events will be a bike decorating contest sponsored by The Advance of Bucks County, planned for 9:30 a.m., and a softball game between Newtown Borough — the defending champions — and Newtown Township.
“The fair will be 4:30-dusk. Safety Day will be at that time as well. We have games, we have dunk tanks, we have music, a food court, we have Irish Dancers, a jazz band, Newtown orchestra on stage,” Bowe explained. There will also be a community picnic at the event and Bowe encourages people to bring their blankets and baskets.
Of course the traditional food court vendors from across the township will also set up shop. Expected to appear are Slack’s Hoagie Shack, Chick-Fil-A, Taste of Philly’s Pretzels and more.
A radio control car and plane show will be held in the fields of Newtown Middle, courtesy of Action Hobby. And kids are also invited to jump into hayrides, moon bounces and face painting.
A large part of the event this year is that it will be going hand-in-hand with Safety Day, which has been previously held on a separate day than the First Fourth. It will offer various displays and demonstrations sponsored and given by groups such as the fire station, Commerce Bank, American Red Cross and the local police department. Some national rescue and law enforcement are also expected to join.
“It would help the community be aware of the municipal agencies that they have that are available to the community,” Bowe said.
To end the night, there will be a spectacular fireworks show held at 10 p.m., a one-of-a-kind light spectacle in the area.
The activities, games, shows and contests are completely free, Bowe said, and First Fourth is not only a celebration for Newtown Borough’s 325 anniversary, but a way to tie together the whole community.Parking for First Fourth will be available at Council Rock North High School on Swamp Road. Visitors can walk from the high school to the middle school or ride any of the three shuttle buses provided.
The event is sure to be an excellent start to this yearlong celebration.
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