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New Canaan outlines America 250 calendar; July parade moved ahead of fireworks
Summary
A 24-member America 250 planning committee in New Canaan is coordinating events from June through November, including a July Fourth parade moved to June 27 and a summer of commemorative programming; the committee will publish a website and calendar for submissions from community groups.
The commission heard an update on the town's America 250 planning: a local committee of about 24 members is developing a calendar of events running from Flag Day (June 14) through Veterans Day (Nov. 11).
"The United States will commemorate the 200 and fiftieth anniversary of the signing of [the Declaration of Independence]," John said, describing the committee's charge to coordinate events that include a range of local voices and perspectives. The committee plans a July Fourth parade moved to June 27 because of staffing constraints, fireworks on July 4 (weather permitting), summer theater programming, and a centralized website and calendar for events.
Commissioners were told the committee welcomes community-submitted events and that local groups can add activities to the calendar. Staff did not present a final calendar at the meeting but said more information will follow as planning progresses.
Other items in the director's report included a brief status on budget timing with the Board of Selectmen and a note that elevators at a park facility are under construction, requiring a temporary relocation for a sold-out father-daughter dance.
