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Sorry there will be NO fireworks this year!

This summer will be different than the last 13 years – a little anyway.  There will NOT
be a fireworks celebration on the 4th of July, sponsored by GHS in Galesville. 

 

July 4th Celebration, Parade

Enjoy your celebration of American independence!

Parade - 2PM

If you remember last year’s parade you will be glad to know that again Sue Hines is organizing the parade. This will celebrate our country’s 232nd birthday. As it did last year, the parade will start at 2 PM on July 4th. The parade will follow the same route as previous years. Line up on Anchors Way, proceed down Main Street to East Benning.

“For this year’s Fourth of July Parade,” said Sue, “let’s present the true heart of Galesville – its people, families, clubs, organizations and businesses. We need everyone to participate.”

Some of the people of Galesville have participated but, this year; family groups are invited to march (or ride) in the parade. We are asking groups to carry identifying signs, such as, “The Jones Family.”  This will allow the old and the new families to get to know and appreciate each other.

Of course, we welcome the participation of many groups that are not located in Galesville. We enjoy having the horses, fire engines, antique cars and tractors, color guard, history floats, politicians, etc. from other communities around our historical area.

Get in the spirit and help commemorate our country’s 232nd birthday. Start planning now to help make this year’s parade the best one ever!

Let us know how you plan to will participate. Contact Sue Hines at 410-867-3541, or email: goodlord@comcast.net.”


Welcome to the 4th of July Parade

Enjoy your celebration of American independence!

Please observe the following safety tips and rules:

In the parade:

  • Please obey the instructions of the Parade Officials
  • Please observe our theme of celebrating America's independence. Floats or groups with motifs or behavior that is offensive in the opinion of the Officials will be asked to leave.
  • Motor vehicles require licensed drivers (MD law applies).
  • Do not throw objects (e.g. bottles, cans, candy) from vehicles or floats into the crowd
  • Public display of alcohol is unlawful (MD law applies)

If you wish to enter the parade please click here for an registration form, print it out, fill it out and bring it with you to the appropriate parade assembly area shown on the map above.

50/50 Raffle

Holly Clark has agreed to run the July 4th 50/50 raffle again this year.  Your tickets should have arrived in the mail. This raffle helps run the museum and its many expenses and it is tax deductible as well. If you did not receive your raffle tickets, please call 410-867-9499.



Help keep Galesville clean. Please use the trash containers provided.

Happy 4th of July

Board of Directors, Galesville Heritage Society