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Railroad Centennial/ Birth of Adams Celebration

Committee meets the third Thursday of the month, 6:00PM at the City of Adams Municipal Building.

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Proposed outline of events

July 4^th

· Opening Ceremony

· Flag Presentation (flown over the US Capitol on Dec. 11 to commemorate beginning of railroad service) - Presided over by the Mayor

· Fourth of July Parade

· Railroad Reunion (VFW )

· Self-guided Tours of the City of Adams and Railroad Area

July 5^th

· Model Railroad and other Railroad and City Displays (Community Center)

· Hobo Convention – Burt Morris Park

· Self-guided Tours of the City of Adams and Railroad Area

· Community Band/Pie Social – Lions Park (Band and Education Foundation)

July 6^th

· Model Railroad and other Railroad and City Displays (Community Center)

· Hobo Convention – Burt Morris Park

· Self-guided Tours of the City of Adams and Railroad Area

· Lost Arts Festival (St. Joseph’s Center)

· Drive-in Open for business – Lions Park (Specialty Drive-in BBQ)

· Music by Paul Tanner and Friends

· Operation Safety, Terry’s Train Rides, Fun stuff for kids at Burt Morris Park

July 7^th

· Adams Celebration 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run (AF running club)

· Burt Morris Park Pavilion – Pancake Breakfast (Faith in Action)

· Model Railroad and other Railroad and City Displays (Community Center)

· Hobo Convention – Burt Morris Park

· Self-guided Tours of the City of Adams and Railroad Area

· Operation Safety, Terry’s Train Rides, Fun stuff for kids

· Burt Morris Park

· Lost Arts Festival (St. Joseph’s Center)

· Beer and Brats - Burt Morris Park – (Railroad Club and other Vendors)

· Taste of Adams??

· Various Bands – Burt Morris Park

· FIREWORKS

· Car Show –W. Goggin St

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