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 Sunbury Celebration

Plan Your Summer "Staycation" Around
"Sunbury Celebration 2011"
Mark Off Your Calendars And Plan To Bring The Whole Family To See The Fireworks
 
Sunbury Celebration LogoThe City of Sunbury hosts several days of fun family-oriented events culminating with the best fireworks display in the area held every year on the second Saturday in July. 
 
Activities include baseball tournaments, rides, amusements, food vendors, swimming and ice skating, just for starters!
 
 
 
 
 
~ 2012 Schedule ~
 
Date:
5:00pm-??
 
 
6:00pm-??
 
Thursday, July 12
Family Fun Night.” Free hot dogs, soda, games & prizes.
 
 
Sunbury Youth baseball (David L. Persing Recreation Complex North 4th Street
 
Date:
Friday, July 13
6:00pm-??
Sunbury Youth Baseball (David L. Persing Recreation Complex North 4th Street)
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Splash Hop.” Free hot dogs, soda, games & prizes.
Music by Dragon Sound
7:00-10:00
 
Date: 
  
6:30am 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:00 am  
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
  
 
Saturday, July 14

 

2012 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Bass Classic will be held at the Shikellamy State Park.  For more information or an application: http://capitalcitybass.com/page8

   Ta-Ta Trot 5K run/walk

A 5k walk/run to benefit breast cancer awareness.  For more information or to register: www.tatatrot.com

 

Zumba  

 

Sunbury Youth baseball tournament (David L. Persing Recreation Complex North 4th Street
 

Scholl’s Amusement (Games)

Food Vendors (Fort Discovery parking lot)

Hurr’s Ice Cream (Free ice cream for all children under 18 yrs. of age)

Dunking Booth (Shikellamy Football Cheerleaders) 
Spin Art (Susquehanna Bank)
Horse Ride & Photo (Kremer 4-H Riders)
Sunbury Youth & Community Center ( Free Swimming )
BBQ Chicken and Ribs

 

Music provided by Memory Lane (50's and 60's music)
Donation collection in support of fireworks for next year

 


Radio Station 94KX Sound Track

FIREWORKS (Rain Date July 15)

 
Date:
Sunday, July 15
9:00 am -
10:30am
 
 
 
Location
 
Tenth Annual Soapbox Derby (Rain Date July )
Boys and Girls ages 8-12 with a weight limit of 125lbs.
Soapbox cars will be provided by area businesses and individuals.

Market & Tenth Streets, Sunbury.
 
Soapbox Registration forms available at Mayor’s Office & Police Dept. (Monday thru Friday 9:00- 4:00 pm)
All racers must sign & weigh in no later than 10:30 am.  Racers are encourage to pre-register. 
  
 
 
10:30-11am
 
11:00am  
 

 
End of Race
Registrations accepted on race day from 9:00-10:30 am.
 
Finalize Racing Brackets

 
Start of Race.  All racers receive medallion and free t-shirt sponsored by Sunbury Textile Mills, Inc., The New Paul Stine Chevrolet Olds, Inc a New Mark Monaghan Dealership, Kevin Herr of 94KX and Eric Long (Race Announcers)
Shikellamy JROTC (pit crew) and Food Sale
Trophy presentation for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each age group.  Trophies and medallions sponsored by Roger's Trophies Shade and water provided by  The New Paul Stine Chevrolet Olds, Inc. a New Mark Monaghan Dealership and Tulpehocken Spring Water.
 
FOOD VENDORS WANTED FOR SATURDAY JULY 14:
(Setup Location: Fort Discovery Playground Parking Lot, N. 4th Street, Sunbury)
(The following food items will be sold by the committee to help pay for the fireworks and is not to be sold by any other vendor: Chicken BBQ, Ribs, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and  Ice Cream.  For  Vendor Registration please call the phone number below.)
 
Vendor Fee for Nonprofit Organizations $50.00 non-refundable
Vendor Fee for business for profit $100.00 non-refundable
Add an additional $10.00 if electricity is needed.
 
For more information, download this flyer and application:
 

CRAFT VENDORS WANTED FOR SATURDAY JULY 14:
(Setup Location: East & West sides of N. 4th Street, Sunbury)
 
$50.00 Deposit with Unlimited Space.  Non-refundable unless event is cancelled. 
 
For more information, download this flyer and application:
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (570) 286-7820