Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day: Save Our Fireworks!

Beautiful fireworks for New Years, Independence Day or other holiday against the background of a dark sky.

Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day is a cherished event for residents and visitors alike. For some, the day’s highlight is the mouthwatering chicken BBQ, while others look forward to the early morning breakfast at the Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building. Children and grandchildren enjoy activities like the raw egg toss, pie eating contests, and a full day of pool fun. However, the true grand finale is the dazzling fireworks display that lights up Community Park after dark, which has created unforgettable memories for everyone for the past 44 years at this annual festival.

Funding the Fireworks

Many people are unaware of the efforts undertaken by the Community Heritage Day Committee to make the fireworks possible. In addition to year-round fundraising, the committee requests donations from local businesses and organizations. Since 2022, the cost of the fireworks has increased by almost $4,000, making community support more important than ever.

Join Our Pub Crawl Fundraiser to Support Fireworks

To ensure the fireworks tradition continues this year on June 27 (the last Saturday in June), a Pub Crawl fundraiser has been organized to take place on Saturday, May 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event is generously hosted by sponsors, including the American Legion, Carriage House Inn, Dave & Janes, the Ott House Pub, Rubes, and the VFW. Community members are encouraged to participate and enjoy the festivities, all while supporting the fireworks. Registration is available online, with a link provided in our advertisement in this issue on page 19, on our Facebook page “Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day,” or through Emmitsburgevents.com. For questions or more information, contact Cliff Sweeney at 301-447-1712 or by email at Clsweeneycommish@comcast.net

Other Ways to Contribute

Individual donations are also welcome and can be sent to Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day at P.O. Box 1112, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Your support will help keep the fireworks tradition alive for years to come.

See You at Heritage Day! Mark your calendar for Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day on June 27 and join in this wonderful traditional celebration!