Pioneer celebration marks Fourth of July in Kiowa - Elbert County News

Pioneer celebration marks Fourth of July in Kiowa - Elbert County News

On the Fourth of July, people milled happily around the grounds of the Elbert County Museum in Kiowa. Friends and neighbors greeted each other as they came together for the 25th Annual Pioneer 4th Celebration, a drop-in event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event featured a museum open house and set the stage not only to celebrate the United States but Elbert County as well. Longtime Elbert County resident Eric Whitman and Elbert County Museum volunt…

Summit hosts city’s 78th annual Fourth of July celebration

Click to view slideshow. SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s 78th annual Fourth of July celebration began at noon, with fireworks at 9 p.m. as the grand finale.  The yearly event was at Soldiers Memorial Field. The celebration included live entertainment, games such as Balloon Blast, bounce houses and many food vendors.  The event began with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a decorated bicycle parade for children. Entertainment included FONK, Lorraine, Bo…