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Green County tourism director outlines July 3 America 250 ceremony and street celebration
Summary
Patty Austin, Green County director of tourism, detailed the America 250 ceremony set for July 3 on Main Street: program, vendors, closures, time capsule, cannon firing, entertainment and logistics including public-safety coordination and vendor placement.
Patty Austin, director of tourism, provided the committee with a detailed plan for Green County’s America 250 ceremony and celebration scheduled for July 3 from about 5 to 9 p.m. near the Green County Courthouse on Main Street.
Austin said the program will include posting of colors, the national anthem, an invocation and pledge, remarks by veterans and historians, dedication of two historical markers, folding of the flag and placement of the folded flag in a time capsule that will be assembled for the commemoration. "After the folding of the flag... we're going to put that flag in the time capsule," she said.
Planned public-safety and logistical arrangements include Main Street and Church Street closures, coordination with village police, fire departments and emergency services, K9 demonstrations by the sheriff’s office, mobile command unit presence by emergency services and portable restrooms. Music and entertainment will be provided by Second Chance Band, and the program anticipates roaming performers and activity booths including a magician, balloon artist, a roaming Martha Washington, a street chalk artist and children’s activities.
Austin listed a wide range of participating organizations and vendors, including local museums, the Green County Historical Society, food trucks, merchants, and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site doing painting activities. She said promotional materials, a commemorative poster (limited run), and drone/photo coverage are planned; some items will be included in the time capsule. She added that the American Legion donated $500 toward entertainment costs.
The committee thanked Austin for the work and volunteers; she said she is finalizing vendor maps and program materials and will continue coordination with village authorities.
Next steps: final permitting, vendor confirmations and a publicity push in June; Austin will provide maps, programs and final logistics to staff and the committee.
