Schedule of Events: Saturday, July 4th, 2009

All events are free unless otherwise noted. Although every effort has been made to keep this list accurate, this information is subject to change as personnel and arrangements develop during the spring and early summer. Please call 410-893-4444 after June 1, 2009, for full information.

Events will be held at various locations in the Town of Bel Air, according to the maps linked below.

All 2009 EVENTS are scheduled to be in the same locations as in 2008, with some exceptions. Please consult the maps. Locations are subject to change, so please check back! Programs with maps showing all locations are available free of charge at the Pancake Breakfast, and at various locations in and around the Town of Bel Air beginning June 28, 2009.

Refreshments and Souvenirs are available at various sites morning, afternoon and evening. Restrooms and First Aid Stations are also located at various sites morning, afternoon and evening.

Note: information about events, including locations, prices, times, etc., are subject to change without warning, so please check back frequently or call 410-893-4444 after June 1, 2009!
 
For location of specific 2009 DAYTIME EVENTS
please select this link for a large-scale map,
which will open in its own browser window.
NOTE: this link has not been updated for 2009 (yet).

For a map of the 2009 PARADE ROUTE,
please select this link.
NOTE: this link has not been updated for 2009 (yet).

For a map of the 2009 FIREWORKS LOCATION,
please select this link.
NOTE: this link has not been updated for 2009 (yet).
 

Time of Event
 

 
 

Name of Event
 

 
 

Other Information
 

6:45 am
 
 
 
Flag Raising Ceremony
 
 
 
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 30; American Legion Post #39
 

7:00-10:30 am
 
 
 
Blueberry Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
 
 
 
Fee: $5.00 Adults; $3.00 Children under 10

Due to the scheduled demolition of the old Bel Air High School, the location of the 2009 Pancake Breakfast has not been determined; please check back here frequently for updates.
 

8:30 am
 
 
 
Horseshoe Pitching
 
 
 
Registration 8:00 am
 

8:30 am
 
 
 
Hamster Race
 
 
 
Registration 8:45 am
 

9:00 am
 
 
 
Hays House Tours and Children's Games
 
 
 
 
 

9:30 am
 
 
 
Turtle Derby
 
 
 
Registration 9:00 am
3 Turtle Limit per Entrant
 

9:30 am
 
 
 
American History/Patriotic Costume Contest
 
 
 
Ages: 5 and below, 6-12, 13-17
The Catherine Street Consort will also perform a Patriotic Concert of Period Music beginning at 10:00 am.
 

10:30 am
 
 
 
The Great Bel Air Frog Jumping Contest
 
 
 
Registration 10:30 am
2 Frog Limit per Entrant
 

11:00 am
 
 
 
Bicycle Registration and Rodeo
 
 
 
Trophies for Best Decorated Bike (boys AND girls); awards for ages 5 and under; 6-8; 9-10; 11-13
 

11:00 am
 
 
 
Uncle Sam Says
 
 
 
Ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-Adult
 

11:30 am
 
 
 
Watermelon Eating Contest
 
 
 
Trophies for ages 6 and under; 7-10; 11-16; 17-Adult
 

4:30-6:30 pm
 
 
 
Parade Unit Staging
 
 
 
Parade staging takes place in the streets radiating out from the 2009 starting point, which is the intersection of Gordon and Bond Streets. Specific instructions for staging, arrival, routes to get to the staging, etc., will be sent to parade entrants after their entry forms have been received. If by June 25, 2009, you have NOT received such paperwork, please call 410-893-1700 immediately.
 

6:00 pm
 
 
 
BEL AIR JULY 4 PARADE
 
 
 
Map of the Parade Route The 2009 Parade is currently scheduled to start at the intersection of Gordon Street and Bond Street, at the "Welcome to Bel Air" sign.

2008 Theme: (TBD)
 

9:30 pm (approximate)
 
 
 
2009 Fireworks Display
 
 
 
If the fireworks are cancelled due to inclement weather, they will be launched instead (weather permitting) on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at approximately 9:30 pm.
 
 
 
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