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HOWLAND — After greater than a yr of uncertainty, Howland officers are asking the neighborhood to return collectively to rejoice as summer time is ending with a “Group Coming Collectively” fest.

The occasion will probably be held Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. in and across the Richard Orwig Park on the intersection of Willow and East Market streets. Occasions will probably be held by means of 7:30 p.m.

Officers mentioned the fest will embody a parade, music, actions and meals.

The parade will start 3:30 p.m. from the outdated band car parking zone off Willow Drive and proceed south on Willow, west on East Market Road and north on Shaffer Drive. Line-up begins 2:30 p.m.

Officers mentioned the parade route is totally different than ones prior to now.

College and spirit teams, sports activities groups, companies and neighborhood members are invited to participate. Vintage automobiles and pets wearing costumes are welcome. Contact Trustee Chairman Matt Vansuch at [email protected] if keen on collaborating.

Following the parade at 4 p.m. will probably be free actions for households, together with freestyle karate demonstrations, Amanda Beagle Studio college students efficiency and Krystie’s Dance Academy dance classes. The Howland Historic Society could have video games and actions, plus Howland Scout Troop 122 and 28 and Pack 122 could have shows and actions. American Legion Put up 700 could have a wall of honor.

Varied meals vehicles will probably be on the park earlier than the parade till 7:30 p.m.

Musical efficiency by the Dave Kana Trio will probably be from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

A “film beneath the celebrities” with displaying of “Raya and the Final Dragon” will play on a 26-inch display. The Howland Colleges PTO could have refreshments and concessions out there.

The township didn’t maintain the annual Fourth of July celebration because of the uncertainty of the pandemic earlier this yr and occasions needing to be scheduled forward of time.