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Westminster College to host 27th Annual Independence Day Celebration, July 3

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Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Westminster College will host its 27th annual Independence Day Celebration, Sunday, July 3 at Brittain Lake. The event is free and open to the public.

At 7:30 p.m., the Pittsburgh-based River City Brass Band will present a variety of musical selections followed by a 9 p.m. fireworks display by Pyrotecnico.

Recent graduate, Lauren Thayer ’16, sing the National Anthem. Thayer, who received a degree in music education, is daughter of Karen Winter and a graduate of Derry Area High School.

Additional vocalists include Kathy Bressler Manslell, director of music, ClenMoore Presbyterian Church, New Castle, and the Rev. Nathan Louden, pastor, First Presbyterian Church, New Castle.

Over 6,000 people are expected to attend. Early arrival is suggested for this family-friendly event and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating, as well as picnic baskets and refreshments. In case of light rain, the concert will be held inside Anderson Amphitheater.

Food vendors will be on site.

Major sponsors of this year’s event are UPMC Jameson and the Caroline Knox Memorial Trust Fund.

Contact Gene DeCaprio at 724-730-2085 with questions.