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Taneytown parks staff report event revenues and brainstorm 250th celebration plans, fireworks options

5422770 · July 17, 2025
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Parks staff reported a positive result for the Wine Art and Music Festival, upcoming family events and movie nights; the board discussed how to approach the 250th-anniversary July 4 plans, including fireworks, drone/laser alternatives and a possible multi-day celebration with a 5K run and parade.

Taneytown Parks staff reported results from summer events and discussed early planning ideas for the town's 250th-anniversary celebrations during the July 16 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.

Staff reported the final Wine Art and Music Festival accounts showed a $2,246.51 surplus and that the event did not require using its $5,000 contingency. Staff listed upcoming programs: three remaining "Yoga in the Park" sessions, youth and adult tennis clinics (the adult clinic fee is $75), a free Hapkido camp (registration required), ongoing family movie nights and the Family Fun Food Truck event scheduled for Friday the 18th at Memorial…

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