Dublin is officially celebrating America’s 250th birthday and everyone is invited out for Friday’s kickoff event – a free communitywide block party!
Don your red, white and blue, and head on over to the grounds of the Dublin Public Library located at 206 West Blackjack from 6-10:30 p.m.
From 6-7 p.m., there will be a hot dog dinner provided by the Dublin Lions Club along with a dessert potluck and kids’ games.
Everyone is invited to bring a dessert to share with the community. Not a baker? Store-bought desserts are perfectly acceptable too!
From 7 to 7:45 p.m. there will be patriotic programming exploring “We hold these truths,” “Oh say can you see…”, “We the People,” and more.
From 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. there will be live music from Dublin’s own ENOK plus bonus game time for kids.
The event wraps up from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a movie under the stars showcasing School House Rock’s America Rock, along with free popcorn and red, white and blue DQ floats.
There will also be popsicles and free patriotic owl crafts provided by The Dublin Citizen and Lilly G Arena Events.
“This whole project has been about celebrating our country and our hometown. It’s grassroots at its best — and honestly, it’s been a blast. Watching neighbors, businesses, and our small team of citizen volunteers come together with such passion and excitement has been an incredible experience. It’s going to be a memorable July for all of us,” one of the organizers of the event Amy Knickerbocker said.
Revitalize Dublin is also hosting an America 250 Porch Decorating contest which will be judged Friday. To register your decorated porch, go to Revitalize Dublin’s Facebook page.
Throughout the month of July shopping local is being encouraged with the Raffle Rama which includes the Dublin Shopping PassCard program.
Pick up a free PassCard at participating local businesses. Make a purchase, collect a sticker, and you could win one of dozens of prizes! Every purchase is an entry to win — and helps keep Dublin thriving. PassCards must be turned in by July 31. Winners announced by Aug. 15.
Participating businesses include Bradberry’s Best, Brookshire Brothers, Dairy Queen, Dublin Auto Repair, The Dublin Citizen, Full Throttle Lawn Care, Golden Chick, Granny Clark’s, Hacienda Camino Real, Heritage 1825, Higginbotham Brothers, Lucky Nutrition, Maison & Merchant, Milano’s Pizza, Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, Simply Serenity, Southern Sass, Stone’s Auto Supply, Thompson’s Meat Market, Titan Fitness, Veterinarians Outlet and The Wellness Place.
Want to commemorate America’s 250 in Dublin? Stop by specialized Patriotic haybales, take a photo and post it on Dublin Celebrates America250.
Haybales are located on the southwest and southeast library lawn, next to the main stage at the July 3 event, The Dublin Citizen next to the welcome to Dublin mural and The Dublin MKT Train Depot (coming soon!)
T- shirts and commemorative limited edition Dublin Bottling Works sodas will also be on sale at the event for $25 each. All proceeds go to the Dublin Railroad Depot restoration project.
Things to do:
■ Bring your patriotic spirit
■ Grab a lawnchair and or blanket, and bug spray
■ Bring your potluck dessert to share