Annual Independence Day Celebration

Dear Friends:

It was a sincere pleasure to once again celebrate the 4th of July at the Spirit of America Celebration at Grace and Truth Sports Park. Year after year this event is truly an inspiration and a wonderful tribute to our great Country.

I want to personally thank all the volunteers who graciously give of their time to help make this event such a success. Your hard work really pays off. I commend your community spirit and your dedication to our Nation.

If I can ever be of assistance to you please do not hesitate to contact me at 225-2000 or log onto www.greeceny.gov.

Sincerely,
John T. Auberger
Supervisor

A Celebration of Freedom Since 2002

In 2002, Grace & Truth SportsPark, in conjunction with local businesses, began The Spirit Of America Independence Day Celebration. The desire is to see this become the place to spend the Fourth of July — a fun and safe celebration with family and friends.

It’s Free to the Community!

The crowds, as well as the success of the event, continue to grow. In 2003, Greece Police Chief Merritt Rahn estimated the crowd at over 15,000. The events begin mid-afternoon in a family-friendly environment featuring entertainment, children’s activities, and food at old-fashioned prices, as we celebrate the birthday of our nation. The culmination of the day’s events is a spectacular fireworks display.

Fun, Food and Activities for the Whole Family!

All events will take place at the Grace & Truth SportsPark.

The Grace & Truth SportsPark is a family park. Therefore it is a drug, alcohol, tobacco, and pet-free park. Thank you for your cooperation.

Times and Events

SportsPark, Concessions, Face Painting & Inflatables opens at 3:00 p.m.

Eleven Inflatables (East and South Fields) from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Face Painting (South Field) from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Bocce Ball and Croquet Court will be open from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Tae Kwon Do Demonstration at 4:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Juggler, Uncle Sam, Betsy Ross, Abe Lincoln and Civil War Family Reenacters from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church — Praise Band from 5:15 p.m. until 5:50 p.m.

Elected Officials (Supervisor John Auberger, Senator Joe Robach, and County Executive Maggie Brooks) and Pastor George Grace speak from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

George Collichio,  Acoustical Guitar and Band 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Military Tribute to America’s Heroes & Message of Hope (Mark Maynard, First Sergeant - A Company, will speak) from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Johnny Matt Big Band from 9:00 p.m. until 9:45 p.m.

Fireworks begin at 10:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.