June 21, 2012 by Sweeney - Comments Off
Each year on July 4th, residents walk to Frederick Road to watch the annual parade. Few give a thought to how the parade is funded or organized. They just know that the parade will begin at 3 p.m. and will be spectacular. Behind the scenes is a small group of volunteer who work tirelessly [...]
June 8, 2012 by Sweeney - Comments Off
Every year, Opie’s Snowball Stand in the 1600 block of Edmondson at Dutton Ave, holds a fundraiser for the July 4th Committee. On Sunday June 23, 2013*, a portion of the day’s proceeds will be donated to the parade and fireworks fund. Additionally, the young employees at Opie’s are donating their tips. Customers will also have [...]
March 29, 2012 by A Patriot - Comments Off
2013 Roadblock Fundraisers will be held in June. Every year, two organizations compete to see who can raise the most money for the July 4th at “Roadblocks” at the corner of Frederick Road and Ingleside/Bloomsbury Avenues. The Catonsville Ravens Club will hold their roadblock on Saturday morning, June 8, 2013* from 10 a.m. to [...]
March 15, 2012 by A Patriot - Comments Off
FREE ADMISSION Avoid the traffic and bring the family to the fireworks early for an evening of fun. Enjoy live music featuring the rock and roll sounds of the School of Rock. A dozen food vendors will provide fun foods including Nathan’s hot dogs, Frito pies, snowballs and drinks. No long lines this year! Avoid [...]
February 22, 2012 by A Patriot - Comments Off
If you live in Catonsville, you have probably been stopped at the traffic light at Ingleside-Bloomsbury Avenues and Frederick Road and asked for a donation for the parade and fireworks during the month of June. An energetic group of volunteers don their red, white and blue shirts, grab buckets and stacks of program books and [...]
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