If you haven’t circled July 4th on your calendar for the town’s celebration of our nation’s independence, we urge you to do so now. The Zionsville Lions Club has been fast at work planning this year’s events, and we’d like to see its hard work paid off in spades of attendees.
Zionsville’s All-American July 4th Celebration in Lions Park actually is the second-largest fundraiser for the park itself. Food, music and fun begin in the park at 5 p.m. and are followed by a grand fireworks display at dusk. You will be able to buy raffle tickets at $5 each or five for $20 for a $1,000-plus Weber or Kamado grill package grand prize, along with two cash prizes, one for $250, the other $100. Parking will be available in the park for a $5 donation. The raffle is central to the continuing recovery of spring flooding, which inundated the park and wreaking havoc. All proceeds go toward restoration.
We believe you’ll agree it is an important effort. To buy tickets in advance, visit Akard’s True Value or buy from any Lions Club or Zionsville Little League member. If you are unable to locate one of those folks, use the contact form at www.zionsvillelions.com, and the club will find a way to assist you. This celebration truly is a slice of Americana, and the cause is just. Please consider doing your part … for the park, and for yourself and your family. Have a safe, restful and enjoyable Fourth!
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As you may know, Julie Osborne has left the managing editor’s post at Current in Zionsville, but we’re hopeful she will return as a columnist and writer before too much longer. In her stead is media veteran Chris Bavender, who is helping to carry out the mission Julie left behind; it’s in good hands.