Chambersburg fireworks postponed to July 9
CHAMBERSBURG - The annual Fourth of July celebration - including a huge fireworks display - in Memorial Park Monday has been cancelled and reset for July 9.
Chambersburg fireworks postponed to July 9 CHAMBERSBURG - The annual Fourth of July celebration - including a huge fireworks display - in Memorial Park Monday has been cancelled and reset for July 9. Check out this story on publicopiniononline.com: http://ponews.co/29a0H2i
Vicky Taylor, vtaylor@publicopinionnews.com Published 5:23 p.m. ET July 3, 2016 | Updated 2:59 p.m. ET July 4, 2016
Hanover's fireworks display for the Independence Day celebration in July is in jeopardy.(Photo: File Photo - Getty Images)
The announcement of the cancellation came late Sunday afternoon from Borough Manager Jeffrey Stonehill, who blamed the cancellation on predictions of a 90 percent chance of rain most of Monday, including well into the evening.
Stonehill said the borough was notified of the change in plans for the event by the Cumberland Valley 21-Day Retreat Organization, the non-profit group which sponsors Chambersburg's patriotic celebrations.
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The annual Independence Day event is a key part of the organization's fundraising effort, and its success is of vital importance to its other activities throughout the year.
The celebration normally begins at noon and continues into the evening with a flag ceremony, food and fun vendors, an antique car show and at the end of the day, a massive fireworks display.
"Rain, even spotty rain showers, would impact the ability of these volunteers to raise the money tat puts on the Independence Day celebration," Stonehill said.
He urged the public to turn out on July 9 for the event and support what he called the "important work" of the volunteer veterans group.
The Chambersburg Recreation Department has also cancelled an Independence Day Pool Party at Memorial Park Pool and rescheduled it for July 9.
Be sure to check the status of other Fourth of July events and fireworks shows before heading out. According to Accuweather, rain is to begin about 9 a.m. Monday and continue most of the day, with thunderstorms developing in the afternoon.
Vicky Taylor, 717-262-4754
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