Document - Historical information/data - Press release regarding 125th birthday celebraton - 4/2/1985
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Traditionally, the Fourth of July commemorates the birthday
of the United States of America. This year, events celebrating
the 125th birthday of the City of Eagan will be added to the
festivities. The theme of the long holiday weekend will be
Eagan's birthday party and major events are being planned not
only for Thursday, the actual 4th of July, but also for Saturday,
July 6.
The City Celebration Committee, appointed by the City
Council to design and organize events, has announced tentative
plans for the weekend. In addition to Thursday's traditional
parade and fireworks, an all-day community party is proposed for
Saturday, July 6. Possible highlights include a turkey roast,
giant birthday cake, speeches, entertainment and a second
fireworks presentation. A carnival and food booths will operate
through the entire weekend.
The committee is seeking to involve as many residents as
possible in these events and is asking that any groups or
individuals wishing to participate contact the city
administrator's office, 454-8100, and volunteer their services.
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Organizations which have already volunteered include the
Fourth of July Association, the Volunteer Fire Department, the
Eagan Lions, the Eagan Jaycees, the Ministerial Association, the
Minnesota Valley Exchange Club, the Eagan Chamber of Commerce,
the Optimists Club, the Friends of the Library and the Police
Auxiliary. Members of these organizations should contact their
chairperson to specifically offer their services for the city
celebration events.
In addition to the above events, the publication of the
Eagan history book, "Lone Oak Years," is planned for this summer
and a major carving utilizing the trunk portion of the historic
Lone Oak Tree will be an ongoing event. The committee is also
planning a major event to be held in the fall of the year.
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4/2/85
Contact: Holly Duffy, 454-8100
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