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Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth yet By Tina Lesniak Correspondent
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Fireworks from a past Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration.
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region come to celebrate with us, and that is our favorite tradition.” Behind the scenes, organizing an event of this scale requires months of preparation and a dedicated team of volunteers. “We are a nonprofit organization consisting of 26 volunteer directors and funded through
sponsorships and donations of services,” Post Ruhland explained. “Each director has an area they lead in the planning process. Planning begins immediately after the conclusion of the previous year’s Celebration, with our first official meeting in December.” Community support remains
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ENFIELD — The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration is preparing to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for another year of family-friendly festivities, with organizers promising a mix of beloved traditions and special events marking a historic milestone. This year’s celebration, scheduled for July 10-12 on the Enfield Town Green, will feature longtime favorites alongside activities commemorating America’s 250th birthday. “Residents can expect the same great activities they know and love, like our 5K Road Race, children’s activities, craft fair, Taste of Enfield, parade, fireworks, and entertainment on the USA Waste and Recycling Stage,” said Izzy Post Ruhland, the celebration’s marketing director. “This year, we have a lot of special activities planned to commemorate America’s 250th Birthday, including living history demonstrations and our largest fireworks show ever.” The annual event has humble beginnings. According to Post Ruhland, what is now one of the region’s premiere Independence Day celebrations started as a simple gathering among neighbors. “This event has grown exponentially over the years,” she said. “It started as a picnic between five families in Brainard Park in Enfield. The picnic grew so large that 41 years ago, we moved to the Enfield Town Green and became an official celebration. Every year, we see people from all over the
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