July 4th, 2008

Celebrating Our Founding Fathers

The Amherst July 4th parade will be broadcast live on ACTV 20
from 10 AM to the end.

Fireworks postponed until Friday, July 11th, due to rain.

Nancy Head, Receives 2008 Citizen of the Year Award, as Selectman Reed Panasiti and 2007 Award winner Bill Wichman look on.

Following the rain on the 3rd, the fireworks, concert, juggling, and magic show have been rescheduled to the evening of July 11th. Perhaps you will also see our newest citizen of the year, Nancy Head, as she works to assure that the evening is fun for all and that the rain stays away this time.

• 6:00 - 9:00 Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Pizza, Ice Cream, Slushies, Drinks
• 6:30 - 7:30 Jugglers
• 7:00 - 7:45 Magic By George
  Sponsor: Norm Wrenn's Bot-L-Gas
• 8:00 - Dusk Amherst Town Band Concert
• Dusk - Fireworks!
  Major sponsors: Granite State Credit Union and the Town of Amherst

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The Amherst July 4th celebration is scheduled to begin the evening of Thursday, July 3rd, with the parade to follow on Friday the 4th, as always. The theme chosen by the Fourth of July Committee this year is “Celebrating Our Founding Fathers.”

Events will include fireworks at the High school on the 3rd and the parade Friday morning in the village , with four bands, floats, antique cars, the Wheelmen, the Mini-Kars, and much more. The political part of the parade is expected to feature local and state candidates. After the parade get a hot dog, burger, or slice of pizza; examine the interesting booths on the green, or enter the talent show. Then examine the artwork displayed by more than 35 New Hampshire artists at the art show on the green. Check the complete schedule and the overview of events for details.

The Fourth of July Committee will sell the fourth pin in their series of specially designed Amherst July 4th pins this year.

Anyone interested in putting a booth up on the green, in helping with the activities, or joining the committee, should call Nancy Head, 673-1389 or e-mail her at . Volunteer opportunities abound .