Mount Carmel’s America 250 celebration schedule is now set, with a full week of activities planned leading up to and following Independence Day.
Mayor Joe Judge unveiled the lineup during last week’s Mount Carmel City Council meeting, calling it a busy week filled with events for all ages.
The celebration begins Saturday, June 27th, with a Touch-a-Truck event uptown. On Sunday, June 28th, a community church service will be held at Merchants Park.
Activities continue Monday, June 29th, with Kid Fest, featuring inflatables at the Mt. Carmel Little League complex. An 80s and 90s trivia night is planned for Tuesday, June 30th, at the Senior Center, followed by bingo at the VFW on Wednesday, July 1st.
A fish fry at the Senior Center is scheduled for Thursday, July 2nd, and a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band will perform at Merchants Park on Friday, July 3rd.
Independence Day festivities on Saturday, July 4th, begin with a free veterans breakfast at 6:30 a.m., sponsored by Judge and his family. Donations from non-veterans will benefit the Senior Center. The America 250 Parade will step off at 10 a.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. on the city’s south end.
The week-long celebration concludes Sunday, July 5th, with Rotary Corn Day.
Judge said the community can expect a very busy and exciting week as Mount Carmel joins in celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
