Portland Symphony Orchestra to Headline 2nd Annual Stars & Stripes Spectacular
Published on May 5, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Maine Celtics News Release
PORTLAND, Maine - The July 4th Portland Foundation today announced that the 2nd Annual Stars and Stripes Spectacular will be held on Portland's Eastern Promenade on Monday, July 4, 2011. Maine's largest annual Independence Day Celebration, the inaugural event last year drew an estimated 60,000 spectators, with tens of thousands more watching the fireworks display from the shores of nearby towns and from boats on Casco Bay.
"There is no more spectacular sight than fireworks over Casco Bay," said Jon Jennings, one of four founders of the Stars and Stripes Spectacular and July 4th Portland Foundation, a nonprofit created to privately fund the celebration. "The inaugural event last summer was everything we imagined it could be and more."
The Portland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robert Moody, has been invited by the event organizers to again headline a free "Patriotic Pops" concert as part of the Stars and Stripes Spectacular. The concert is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:40 PM and will continue through the fireworks display overhead. Admission to the concert is free, with spectators welcome to view both the concert and fireworks from the Eastern Promenade lawn.
To help raise funds for the privately-funded event, a limited number of reserved tables in front of the stage will be available for $1,000 for a table of 10 or $100 for an individual seat. Free parking near Ocean Gateway is available for those who purchase full or half tables, and free transportation to and from the venue via the Narrow Gauge Railroad will be available to everyone who purchases a reserved seat. A buffet dinner will be provided by Famous Dave's. Reserved seating may be purchased by calling Jana Spaulding at 207-233-4339.
"When the Maine Red Claws, The Portland Press Herald, Quirk Chevrolet, and Wright Express came together to create the July 4th Portland Foundation and the Stars and Stripes Spectacular, it was with the hope that it will be an annual tradition for Maine families," said Richard Connor, Editor and Publisher of The Portland Press Herald and one of the founding members of the event and foundation. "The 2010 event was spectacular, and we look forward to working with the city of Portland to continue to make this a destination event for many years to come."
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & INFORMATION: As details become available, the schedule events will be posted on the July 4th Portland Foundation website, www.july4thportland.org. Individuals or businesses who wish to contribute to the event can donate online or mail a check payable to "City of Portland Fireworks" to July 4th Portland Foundation, PO Box 17831, Portland, ME 04112. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Food and other vendors wishing to participate in the 2011 Stars and Stripes Spectacular should visit www.july4thportland.org for more information. The rain date for this event is Tuesday, July 5.
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