Special Events - Stars & Stripes Festival
Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival 2012First Annual Stars and Stripes Festival set for May 26-28, 2012
(reprinted from the Town's Spring 2012 Newsletter)Join us May 26-28, 2012 for the First Annual Stars and Stripes Festival as we pay respect to our fallen heroes and educate our youth in the true meaning of Memorial Day. Activities will abound throughout the Chesapeake Beach and North Beach communities. The Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival Planning Committee has been working very hard to get everything in place. We have a tentative schedule of events set, but continue to look for more ways to make this an extraordinary and memorable event for all!
Our Celebration ScheduleSATURDAY, MAY 26 -- Join us at Veteran’s Memorial Park for our Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m. with guest speaker, General James A. Adkins, Maryland Adjutant General. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can check out the Non-Profit Organization Fair at the Northeast Community Center (NECC), the military, fire and rescue displays and demonstrations at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department (NBVFD), a World War I and World War II exhibit of veterans at the Railway Museum and family activities (including carnival games, bowling and performances) at Kellam’s Field. Keep an eye out for the Nam Knights’ 20th Anniversary Mini Rolling Thunder ride through the beaches in the early afternoon. Their route will come down Rt. 260 to Boyds Turn Road to 5th Street, up Chesapeake Avenue to Rt. 260 where they will continue onto their yearly celebration at the American Legion Post 206. At 2 p.m., join retired Lt. Col. Phil Pfanschmidt at NECC as he presents a video highlighting the “Secret War” in Laos and a typical rescue mission. The first day’s events will close out at the NBVFD with a USO show at 7 p.m., presented by Twin Beach Players, followed by a dance with music by The Boys and Me.
SUNDAY, MAY 27 -- Start the day with an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at the American Legion Post 206 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Then visit the NECC, NBVFD, the Railway Museum and Kellam’s Field for activities as noted for Saturday. Do not forget to check out The Country Current Band concert at Kellam’s Field with a Parade of War Veterans (6-8 p.m.), then head over to North Beach for a Movie on the Beach, Operation Petticoat, to end the day.
MONDAY, MAY 28 -- The Closing Ceremony, presented by the American Legion Post 206, will begin at 10 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
ALL WEEKEND LONG -- Saturday through Monday, both the Chesapeake Beach Water Park and North Beach will be offering free admission to active military and their families.
Decorating Contest -- The Town will also host a Twin Beaches decorating contest the week prior to the festival. Home, boat and business owners are encouraged to show their pride and respect with patriotic decorations. Those living along 5th Street and Chesapeake Avenue are especially encouraged to decorate to honor the veterans of the Nam Knights’ Mini Rolling Thunder ride. Deadline to complete decorating is Sunday, May 20. If you would like your home, business or boat, or your neighbor or friend’s home, business or boat judged, call either the Chesapeake Beach or North Beach Town Halls by May 20. Mayor Bruce Wahl will announce the winners on Saturday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall.
Commemorative Booklet -- If you would like to honor a fallen hero, veteran or active military friend or family member, consider purchasing an “In Memory Of” or “Thank a Service Member” space in our Commemorative Book- let. Prices start at $25. If you have a business and would like to place an ad or sponsor our event, please contact Connie O’Dell at special-events@chesapeake-beach.md.us or call 301-938-4061. Along with all of the memorials and ads, the Commemorative Booklet will contain the schedule of events with detailed information about each activity.
Calling for Volunteers -- We will need a number of volunteers for various events throughout the weekend. If you are interested in becoming involved now or volunteering for events that weekend, or if you have a local business and would like to participate in the Non-Profit Organization Fair, please call Stephanie Zanelotti at 301-752-0445 or email sasz_cbssf@verizon.net .CBSSF Volunteer – Donation Form -- click here
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