Contributions still needed for 4th of July; vendor spots available for celebration

Contributions are still needed for the spectacular 4th of July Celebration here, and some Wilkes County folks have already donated.

"Thanks to everyone who has donated so far," said Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Barnett, "but we need a lot more."

The celebration, set for Friday, July 4, from 1-10 p.m., is expected to fill The Square and the surrounding streets that night. "It's a spectacular event and rivals any big city's fireworks production," she said. "We're lucky to have such a great event in a town our size. In fact, Athens nearly had to cancel their fireworks this year."

A spectacular show is expensive, however. "We're currently fundraising to help pay for the costs of the Fireworks Show and Celebration," Barnett said. "It costs $10,000 for the fireworks, so any donation is greatly appreciated. It's because of individuals and businesses that we can have the fireworks show go and continue every year."

The Chamber of Commerce is now accepting vendor applications. "You can findthe application online at www.WashingtonWilkes.org, pick one up at the chamber, or we would be glad to fax or email an application as well."

To send in donations, make checks payable to Better Hometown and send to Attn: Fireworks, P.O. Box 9, Washington, GA 30673.

Barnett said that the evening's big show is only the day's finale. "The annual parade at 8 a.m. is a great event to kick off the day while it's a littler cooler outside!"

The parade is a family-fun event, she said. "It begins at 8 a.m. at Fort Washington Park, goes through town and back to the park for a short patriotic program."

The parade welcomes walkers, bikes, strollers, dogs, wagons, anything but motorized vehicles. The program at the park will include the Pledge of Allegiance, reading of a part of the Declaration of Independence, prayer and singing of the National Anthem. "It's a wonderful way to begin the celebration of our Independence!" Barnett said. "So join us at 8 a.m. for the parade."

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