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Lititz Plans Its 204th Fourth Of July

Celebration

The celebration that was first observed in 1818 will return to Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St., Lititz, for the Fourth of July weekend. Organizers are promoting the event as a time to “Go Fourth with hope and unity,” and a number of special activities are planned to celebrate.

On Friday, July 2, at 7 p.m., a free concert by Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods will be held in the park bandshell. During the concert intermission, the Queen of the Candles ceremony will be held, and the candles in the stream will be lit. Tickets are not necessary to attend, but freewill donations will be received during the event.

On Saturday, July 3, gates will open at noon. A limited number of wristbands, which must be prepurchased, will be sold for this event. The opening ceremony, including the national anthem and bell ringing, will be held at 1 p.m. Entertainment will include the New Holland Community Band at 1:15 p.m., Nearly York at 3 p.m., and the U.S. Air National Guard Band at 5 p.m. Light Up the Moon will play at 7 p.m. A dance party featuring a disc jockey will be held at the fireworks field at 9 p.m., and the event will conclude with fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

The Baby Parade, which is a traditional Fourth of July activity, will be held on July 3 at 12:30 p.m. Interested individuals may register for the event at www.lititz4thofjuly .com/baby-parade.html by Thursday, July 1, or on July 3 starting at noon by the Lititz Springs Park bandstand. There is a nominal fee to take part, and participants must have prepurchased a wristband. Prizes will be given to the top three mini-floats. Readers who have questions may email lisagleason2020@ gmail.com.

The celebration will also feature food trucks and a Kid Zone play area with entertainment and games.

The blanket run will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on July 3. Two viewing areas will be available to lay blankets. Entrances to the areas to lay blankets this year will be at the Boy Scout Gate and at the entrance near the Lititz recCenter. Wristbands will not be required to lay blankets.

Wristbands for the event must be prepurchased for those age 3 and up. Tickets are discounted for individuals ages 3 to 10. Children under the age of 3 do not need a wristband. Tickets may be purchased through www.lititz4thof july.com/july3.html.

Queen Of The Candles Contestants Announced

When most of the Lititz July Fourth activities were canceled in 2020, the Queen of the Candles pageant was held in a private ceremony to continue the tradition. This year’s 80th celebration and crowning will be held on Friday, July 2, at approximately 8:30 p.m. in Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St., Lititz. The parade of the Queen of the Candles Court will begin at the park welcome center at 5:30 p.m. The parade route may be found at www.lititz4thofjuly.com/july2.html.

This year’s contestants are Mary Kathryn Bomberger, Norah Ciano, Haley Lynn Delgiacco, Olivia Mae Hartman, Amber Brooke Houser, Morgan Breanna Metzler, Elizabeth Anne Herritt, Kathryn Isabelle Kramer, Grace Willow Long, Sophia Erica Nau, Emily May Paynter, and Lauren Riley Reinhart. The flower girl will be Makenzie Fry, and the crown bearer will be Leo Cracroft.

Mary is the daughter of Rob and Kathy Bomberger. At WHS, Mary served as membership chair for the National Honor Society (NHS) and was also a member of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS), Spanish National Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica SHH), and LINK Crew. Mary was elected captain of the Warwick High School (WHS) girls’ soccer team and won the Academic All-Star award. She has also participated in WHS track and club soccer. In the fall, she plans to attend Eastern Mennonite University to major in nursing while continuing her soccer career.

Norah is the daughter of Joseph Ciano and Colleen Marshall. At WHS, Norah served as secretary of the Student Council, and she was a member of NHS, SNHS, and SHH. She played girls’ soccer and was on the track and field team. In the fall, she plans to attend Lesley University to major in psychology and human science, while continuing to run track.

Haley is the daughter of Russell Delgiacco and Alesha Rhinier. At WHS, Haley served as president of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and was a member of NHS, having received distinguished honors in academics. She was captain of the girls’ varsity basketball team and received Lancaster-Lebanon League honors. Outside school, Haley volunteered to help build the Treehouse Playground and painted a mural for the rock wall. She plans to attend Roger Williams University to study marine biology and art.

Olivia is the daughter of Ronald and Michele Hartman. At WHS, Olivia was a member of the NHS and the Business National Honor Society. Olivia served as president of the Lititz Leos and student representative for the Warwick School Board. She was also a member of Student CouncilMe, PALS, Future Business Leaders of America, and Global Social Problems Club, and she served as club leader of Aevidum. She was a member of the field hockey and unified track teams. Outside school, she volunteers at Centerville Pet Rescue. Olivia plans to major in music business at Kutztown University.

Amber is the daughter of Randy and Cheri Houser. At WHS, she was named to the distinguished honor roll and received the National Center for Women in Technology award for Aspirations in Computing. She was a member of NHS and SNHS. Amber was also part of LINK Crew and Student Advisory committee. She played girls’ soccer, and she has also played club travel soccer. In the fall, she plans to attend Temple University to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering.

Morgan is the daughter of Shaun Metzler and the late Michele Metzler. At WHS, she was a member of LINK Crew. Outside school, she attends Lancaster Evangelical Free Church. She plans to attend Central Penn College to pursue a degree in physical therapy.

Elizabeth is the daughter of Doran and Rebecca Herritt. At WHS, Elizabeth was named to the distinguished honor roll and was a member of NHS, SNHS, and LINK Crew. She was captain of the girls’ varsity soccer team, and she managed the WHS girls’ basketball team. She played for the Lititz Youth Soccer Club. In the fall, she plans to attend college to study neuroscience and pursue a career as a physician assistant.

Kathryn is the daughter of KC and Christy Kramer. At WHS, she served as vice president of NHS, secretary of the German National Honor Society (GNHS), and president of Interact Club, and she was also a member of the Women of the Future Club and LINK Crew. She played on the Warwick girls’ tennis team and participated in winter and spring track and field. In the fall, she plans to study engineering at Penn State University.

Grace is the daughter of Shawn and Jessica Long. At WHS, she was a member of SHH. After graduation, Grace plans to attend Lancaster School of Cosmetology to study massage therapy and aesthetics.

Sophia is the daughter of Eric and Eva Nau. At WHS, she was a member of SNHS and president of GNHS. She was decorations leader for UNITE and participated in the History Club and LINK Crew. She is currently part of the Study Bridge STEM Program for the Goethe Institute. Following completion of the program, she plans to attend college in Germany.

Emily is the daughter of Art and

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