Click Here for 2009 pictures
Click Here for 2008 and prior year pictures of the Fireworks & Bike and Pet Parade in Jacksonville
** 2010 PICTURES **
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Independence Day Celebration
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| What: Bike and Pet Parade (morning); Fireworks and Entertainment (evening) |
| When:
Usually
held
on the Saturday before July Fourth of every year. The
2011 celebration will be the 36th for Jacksonville. The Bike and
Pet Parade registration starts at 8:30 am - the parade is at 10
am. The Fireworks are at dusk. A live band performs from
7 pm until the fireworks. |
| Who: Approximately 1,000-2,000 local residents along with their friends and families come out to enjoy the Fireworks. A smaller group of about 100 or so, participate in the Bike and Pet Parade on Celebration morning at the Manor Shopping Center |
| Where: Bike and Pet Parade - Manor Shopping Center parking lot. The Fireworks and entertainment - Athletic Fields at Jacksonville Elementary School. |
| Other Items of Interest: Food vendors and novelty vendors will be at the Fireworks and entertainment venue. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor of this popular event, please contact the Event Chairperson (below). |
| For More Information: Contact Carol Porcher, Event Chairperson 410-666-0008 or email to Barbara Crain,Club President |
Click for the 2010 Official Poster, including a Schedule of Events
[schedule and vendors subject to change]
Click for a summary of the 2010 event from Dennis Lane
Look for us in 2011 - the exact date is TBD.
Pictures from Independence Day 2010
Click here for the 2010 Slide Show!
Look for us in 2011!
THE GREATER JACKSONVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB'S
35th (2010) ANNUAL
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
A& S Swimming Pool Service, Inc.
Altius Broadband, LLC
Alpine Tree Experts
Baltimore County Sitting Judges Slate
Brooks-Huff Tire and Auto Center
The Feed Bag
Dr. Paul E. Feild, Jr. DDS, PA
Dr. Cass Garcia, DDS, PA
Gilmore & Associates
Greater Jacksonville Association
Greystone Golf Course
In House Jewelers
Interiors by Lynne Korpman
Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
Le Chateau
Lotharian Pools
M&T Bank, Jacksonville
Mary G. Loker, Attorney at Law
Manor Center Merchants Association:
Bagelmeister
Bank of America
Dandy Cleaners & Tailors
4 Corners Wine & Spirits
Golden House Restaurant
Heidi's Hair Connection
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Star Tips Salon
Strapasta
McDonald's of Jacksonville
Paper Mill Pharmacy & Gift Shop
Dr. Christopher Parsons, DDS, LLC
PNC Bank, Jacksonville
Prime Benefits, Inc.
Rosario's Salon
7-Eleven of Jacksonville
The Shanks-Nuetzel Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Site Resources, Inc.
SunTrust Bank
Sweet Air Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Inc.
Wiedey & Associates
We could not hold this event without the business support!
We also send thanks to the following:
Apple John, Phd Fun
Baltimore County Dept. of Parks and Rec.
Baltimore County Police Department
Baltimore County Public Schools
Bike and Pet Parade judges
Carroll Manor Rec. Council
Carroll Manor Performance Company
Fireworks Production, Inc.
Jacksonville Elementary School
Jacksonville Elementary PTA
Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Company
Phil Mearig (Parade vehicle)
The North County News
National Anthem: Katrina Restivo (bike parade); Paul Malstrom (fireworks)
Jim Righter, Magician
PNC Bank
The Objections (band)
State of Maryland Fire Marshall's Office
and...
Safeway and Rite Aid for providing sidewalk space for us to sell raffle tickets
THE BEST EVENT IN JACKSONVILLE!
THE BEST EVENT IN JACKSONVILLE!
** 2010 PICTURES **
