PARADE CARS NEEDED
TO SEE OUR 2009
RAFFLE PRIZES
and
WINNING TICKET NUMBERS
We need a few more cars to carry the dignitaries in
the parade. If you have a late model convertible and
would like to help us out, please click the "
US" button above and send us an email with your
name and telephone number, and put " Car"
as the subject. Thank you!
CLICK ON
TO SEE OUR 2009
RAFFLE PRIZES
and
WINNING TICKET NUMBERS
WELCOME TO OUR 120TH ANNUAL
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
It is a pleasure to welcome you to our Takoma Park
Independence Day celebration. Today' events are
planned, directed, and financed by the efforts of the
all volunteer Takoma Park Independence Day Committee,
with the cooperation of the Departments of the City of
Takoma Park and the Mayor and Council.
The Independence Day Committee is a small group of
volunteers who put in hundreds of hours each year
planning and organizing to make the celebration a
success. The Committee also must raise approximately
$16,000 to pay for this year' fireworks, programs,
raffle tickets, trophies, cash prizes for winning
parade entries, fees for professional parade judges,
and many incidental items. Some of these funds are
raised through donations from local businesses,
churches, civic and service organizations, and schools.
Funds are also raised by donations from individual
citizens when a volunteer calls at your door. Your
financial aid and volunteer help is needed more than
ever.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION
" Belle of Takoma Park"
CELEBRATION
" Belle of Takoma Park"
With great sadness, love, honor, and gratitude, the
Independence Day Committee dedicates this 120th
annual 4th of July celebration to our own, Edith
Belle Ziegler. A dedicated and tireless community
leader, Belle, who steered this Committee for over 40
years, died at the age of 88 on December 14,
2008.
After moving to Takoma Park in 1956 with her two
children, Doug and Dolores, Belle quickly began her
many years of public service first as a special
events volunteer, then as a secretary for the City
before becoming a deputy city clerk. In 1967, she
went on to found and direct the Recreation
Department, which she continued to develop and expand
until she retired in 1990. As if that wasn't
enough to keep her busy, Belle involved herself in
numerous community groups including a local Brownie
troop, the Sister City Committee, the House and
Garden Tour, the Takoma Horticultural Club, and
Helping Hand, to name but a few.
Belle's true essence was rooted in her roles as
devoted mother and generous friend. Many joined the
Ziegler household for holiday dinners over the years
while others were inspired to volunteer for a variety
of activities after witnessing her determination and
hard work. She had a magical way of attracting people
and building community such that most of us still
struggle to understand how she did it. Whatever her
method, she always saw the good in people and
expected the best, enabling us all to meet that
challenge. Indeed, she was the Belle of Takoma Park.
ORDER OF EVENTS Mary Ann Cashman-McGuire
- PARADE -
|
9:00 am |
Assembly of Parade Units |
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|
10:00 am |
Parade Begins at Carroll & Ethan Allen
Avenues, follows Carroll Avenue towards DC, crosses
over to Maple Avenue along Carroll Street, then
returns along Maple Avenue. Click the Parade button
above for more information. |
- EVENING PROGRAM -
|
7:00 pm |
Evening Program Takoma Park Middle School7611 Piney Branch RoadWelcome - Mayor Bruce Williams Concerts - Violet Says 5Positive VibrationsTakoma Park Community BandAnnouncement of Parade Winners Patriotic Songs & National Anthem- David Goettee & Alec
GarrinDrawing for Prizes |
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9:30 pm |
Fireworks by Zambelli Fireworks
Internationale (rain date - first clear evening) |
