The welcoming citizenry of Globe-Miami, AZ invite Arizonans from across our state to join us Saturday, July 4, 2009, for a grand celebration of America’s most sacred day. A day full of fun and events is on its way.
Join us beginning at 9 a.m. for a patriotic parade through historic downtown Globe, celebrating our American heritage. See bagpipes, and Betsy Ross; buglers, and Boy Scouts; and a Fire Engine or two.
Stick around afterward to visit local businesses and historic buildings, and to help judge the best American Heritage Storefront Window Decorations. Witness a demonstration from local police and fire K-9 units. Globe Police K-9 Officer Dewey (Belgian Sheppard), and Globe Fire K-9 Frank (Chocolate Lab) are notorious for steeling the hearts of children when e‘er they meet. Enjoy home-made ice cream fresh made by local citizens at an old-fashion social while you enjoy the heroics of Public Safety K-9s and their human companions.
Listen for the Colonial Heralds of “We Make History” (www.wemakehistory.com) hailing the coming of the American Flag Motorcade through historic downtown Globe. The coming roar will be the sound of dozens of Harley-Davidsons from local Choir Boys and Independent Riders escorting three American label trucks, a Ford from McSpadden Ford of Globe, and a GM and Dodge from Horne Motors of Globe, carrying our country’s colors.
Upon the passing of the motorcade through downtown Globe at 11 a.m. join the procession to historic downtown Miami under the shadow of some of the largest copper mines in the world. Park your car and join a day of family fun at the Miami Memorial Park in downtown. Live performances from “We Make History”, the living history nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and bring our American history to life. Hear George Washington, and see a Revolutionary Battle up close; the crash of muskets and the smoke of gun powder. Hear patriotic speeches, and see local children give dance performances. Feel the stir of bagpipes from the Glendale Pipe and Drum Corp. Come hungry for barbeque lunch at noon and patriotic pastries. Cheer your children on as they compete in one of the many contests of the day, and maybe participate in one yourself. Have your kids bring their trunks for Free Swimming at the Miami Hostetler Pool, next to the park. Kids will make a splash in the watermelon race at the pool, and dive in for a hundred dollars in coins.
Stay for a memorable fireworks display off of the old tailings pond in Claypool sponsored by Freeport McMoRan Mining Company. Join the Moose Lodge located between the Claypool Circle K and Claypool United Methodist Church off US HWY 60 for food and a play ground for the kids beginning at 3 p.m.
Escape the simmering lowlands, or come down from the high country, join Globe-Miami for a day of Celebrating Americanism. Visit (www.themiamiporphyry.blogspot.com) or direct to this site (www.globemiamioldfashion4thofjuly.blogspot.com for more details and directions, or contact the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce at (928) 425-4495.
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