PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORGANIZERS HAVE CHANGED THE LOCATION FROM THE DERBY GREEN TO THE CATHOLIC WAR VETS BUILDING AT 112 Derby Avenue. POSTED 9:51 AM JULY 4.
DERBY — Five civic groups and the city’s police department are hosting a Fourth of July community event on the Derby Green.
The event is scheduled to start at 10:45 a.m. on July 4. Scroll down for the schedule of events.
The event focuses on patriotism, and recognizing the Fourth of July’s significance to U.S. history.
The Derby Green is in downtown Derby between Minerva and Elizabeth streets.
The day includes a ceremony recognizing the winners of a patriotic essay contest that was open to any seventh or eighth grade student living in Derby or attending school in Derby. The writers were asked to write about one of the 56 signers of The Declaration of Independence.
The top three student essays are scheduled to receive a monetary award, a plaque and a certificate. All others will receive a certificate. Three honorable mention students will be awarded historical Betsy Ross Flags.
Here is a list of the winners, provided by Catholic War Veteran St. Michael Post 1562:
First Place
Mia Polis (Derby Middle School)
Second Place:
Julianne Meagher (Derby Middle School)
Third Place:
Jake Lebel (Derby Middle School)
Honorable Mention:
Bridget Sobolisky (St. Mary School)
Honorable Mention:
Alexandra Karaleva (Derby Middle School)
Honorable Mention:
Samantha Milano (Derby Middle School)
The program of events is posted after the image:
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
10:45 AM Music by the Magnificent Brass
11:00 AM Ringing of the Town Bells (13 Rings), Town Cryer makes a public announcement
11:05 AM Post the Colors by the Derby Police Dept.
11:10 AM Star Spangled Banner by the Magnificent Brass
11:15 AM Pledge of Allegiance
11:17 AM Prayer by Minister
11:20 AM Opening remarks by Commander Voytek
11:25 AM History of Derby
11:30 AM Colonial History by the Derby Historical Society
11:35 AM Reading of the Declaration of Independence
11:42 AM Commander Voytek Introduces the Derby Student Winners
11:45 AM Students read their essays and the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence
11:58 AM Poetry Reading by Ryan Walsh
12:00 PM Awards Presentation
12:15 PM Closing remarks, prayer and retirement of the Colors
Music by the Magnificent Brass & demo by the 6TH Connecticut Infantry Regiment
REFRESHMENTS: Hotdogs, Beverages and Photo Opportunities
NOTE:
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Derby Cultural Commission, Youth Splash Slide Fun
SPONSORED BY:
American Legion Post 24, Derby Historical Society, Derby Cultural Commission, Derby Elks Lodge #571, CWV Post 1562, Derby Police Department.
In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at the CWV Post 1562
