After last year’s wildly successful celebration of Colchester’s 225th birthday, the Town of Essex is back with another community event.
On Saturday, July 28, from Noon until 10:30pm, members of the community are invited to Colchester Park (100 Jackson Street) for the Colchester Family Fun Event.
The event will kick-off with the unveiling of a brand new heritage plaque at 12:15pm, followed by a Colchester Heritage Talk by Mike Drexler at 12:45pm.
The event will feature also a wide range of family-friendly offerings.
· Noon to 4:00pm- Bike Windsor Essex hosts their Bike Rodeo, which will teach kids important bike safety tips.
· 1:00pm- Entertainer Beebo will wow the crowds with his unique musical stylings.
· 2:30pm- Kingsport Environmental will show off their stunning Birds of Prey.
· 3:30pm- Enchanted Adventure Parties will bring the magic with Princesses and Superheroes.
The party will continue into the evening with musical acts.
· 4:45pm- Harrow’s own Max Marshall will bring his acoustic and folk stylings to the stage.
· 6:45pm- Award-winning duo, the Oh Chays, will wow the crowd with a soulful and genre-bending blend of music.
· 8:45pm- Canadian Celtic rockers, Mudmen, will crank up the volume with their bagpipe-laden rock and roll tunes.
The fun will finish with a spectacular fireworks show sponsored by the Rafih Auto Group starting at 9:45pm.
Event admission and parking are free. The Harrow Kinsmen will also be on-site with a BBQ fundraiser.
The Town of Essex would like to thank the following sponsors: Rafih Auto Group, Harrow Hometown Family Pharmacy, Harrow Kinsmen, Boudreau Group, Moir-Ferriss Crane, AutoMaxx, Munger Plumbing & Electric, Knights of Columbus- Harrow Council 5350, Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home, Kehl Windows and Doors, Sellick Equipment, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #338, Hallmark Memorial Company, Subway Harrow, Schwab Farms, and WindsoriteDOTca.