4th of July Celebration
Fundraising
We are running several fundraisers to raise money for the celebration! Participation in most is open to anyone, so come by for fun and excitement, and to contribute to our efforts!
Upcoming Events
Lawnmower Race and Chili Cook-off
September 19, 2009 - $5 adult, $2 children (6-10) - Gates open at 10:30 am, First race is at 1pm - Cypress Field on Mulberry Street - For more
information, visit golawnmowerracing.com. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Click here to read the flyer!
Vendor Application, Sponsor Letter, and Press Release now available!
RiverFest
October 2009 - Riverfront Park on the Patuxent River - Come out, show your support, and enjoy the variety of arts & crafts, raffles, food and fun! No registration necessary. For more information, visit: http://www.laurelboardoftrade.com/Riverfest.htm.
Indoor Yard Sale
October 17, 2009 - 9:00am - 2:00pm - Phelps Center - Rain or Shine - Mark your calendars for October 17, 2009. The Laurel Fourth of July Committee is having an Indoor Yard Sale at the Phelps Community Center on Montgomery Street from 9am - 2pm. Clean out your attic and basement, go through the storage bin and garage. Rent a table for $15 or 2 for $25. Refreshments will be available. Call Judy at 301-604-8149 or Virginia at 301-317-8936 for more information.
Baltimore Orioles Baseball Tickets
$13-$15 per ticket for Baltimore Orioles home games! Come out and support Laurel's 4th Celebration and the O's! Contact Pat at Laurel4thofJulyCommittee@laurel.md.us for game availability and specific prices.
Successful Past Events:
Keep checking our web site for the date for 2010!
Car Show
July 4, 2009 - $10 to Enter (paid at event) - Parade with car show check in starts at 9am at the Phelps Center. Car show only check in starts at 11am on Mulberry Street. Pre-register to be entered in special prize drawing. Complete and return this form, pay at the event! (No penalty for no-shows). For more information contact Todd Payton at 301-725-1877. Pre-register via email at tvpayton@verizon.net. Click here to read the flyer! [ Flyer ] [ Registration Form ]
Basket and Purse Bingo
June 6, 2009 - Doors Open at 6:00pm - Phelps Center - Tickets cost $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Price includes admission for 18 regular games and door prizes. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call Annie at 301-498-3576 or Traci at 301-943-3388. Click here to download the flyer!
Golf Tournament
May 1, 2009 - Bowie Golf Course - Cost is $100 per player which includes a starter breakfast from 8 - 9am, Greens/Cart/Range Fees, Beer Prizes, Contests, Lunch and Happy Hour after the benefit at the Course's Pavilion and a Hole in One Prize of a 2009 Harley Davidson Iron 883. NO jeans, NO metal spikes and shirt with collar. Checks must be received by the deadline of April 24, 2009. For more information, call Dan at 301-490-2101 or email at dancandlyn@aol.com. This was a great success! Next year's date will be announced later this year.
Silver Diner "Kid's Night"
April 14, 2009 - 5:00 - 8:00pm - Help support the Laurel 4th of July Fireworks. When you stop in for dinner, enjoy the Moonbounce, Pablo and Tasha and Backyardigan's along with other exciting surprises.