From Michael I . Blum, Parade Chairman, Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: DEAR EDITOR: On behalf of the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., I wish to thank the greater Bel Air and Harford County community for its support of and response to the 2017 Bel Air July 4th Independence Day parade. As I’ve […]
Bald Eagle Shot Near Havre de Grace on 4th of July; Police Seek Suspects
A juvenile bald eagle found injured on Independence Day at a Havre de Grace area park had been shot, according to Maryland Natural Resources Police. The wound was crippling enough that regional wildlife rehabilitators and veterinarians were forced to euthanize the raptor. Natural Resources Police have initiated an investigation and are encouraging the public to […]
Bel Air Independence Day Event Winners and Parade Results Announced
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: The July 4th, 2017, Independence Day events in Bel Air, Maryland offered fun, patriotic splendor, and educational interest to citizens of the entire region, all during a day that combined beautiful summer weather with typical local thunderstorms! Tens of thousands of citizens from the greater Bel Air […]
Bel Air Independence Day Committee Announces Full Roster of July 4th 2017 Events
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee: The Bel Air Independence Day Committee, the non-profit, all-volunteer institution that has organized, staged and managed the traditional July 4th celebration in the Town of Bel Air since the mid 1980s, announces the full list of activities for Tuesday July 4, 2017. The activities include a flag-raising and […]
Bel Air Independence Day Committee Welcomes Applications to July 4, 2017 Parade
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee: The Bel Air Independence Day Committee is looking for floats, marching units, performers, mobile units and more to fill its annual parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Individuals, clubs, organizations, churches, civic groups and more should fill out the official application form on the committee’s website, after reading […]
Bel Air Independence Day Committee Seeks Design from Young Artist for Cover of 2017 Program
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee: The Bel Air Independence Day Committee is once again seeking a young artist to design the cover of their 2017 Fourth of July program. The theme for this year’s festivities is: “One From Many – Celebrating the Creation of the United States!” The committee invites all artists between […]
Blum: Despite Rain, Bel Air Independence Day Committee Delivers “Memorable Parade, Worthy of Our Great Country and Community”
From Michael I . Blum, Parade Chairman/Vice President, Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: To the Editor: On behalf of the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., I wish to thank the greater Bel Air and Harford County community for its support of and response to the 2016 Bel Air July 4th Independence Day parade. […]
Bel Air Independence Day Committee Announces Winners of July 4, 2016 Parade and Family Events
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc: On Monday, July 4, 2016, the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., held a full day of family-friendly traditional and new events, culminating in the annual patriotic parade. Many of these events involved competitions, the results of which are as follows: Horseshoe Pitching, held in Rockfield Park […]