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Rockport gears up for summer celebration of its 125th anniversary
Wed, 05/18/2016 - 9:30am
Rockport is gearing up for its 125th Summer Celebration, with a week of events scheduled for July 29 to Aug. 7. Festivities begin July 29 with a Firefighter's Ball at the Samoset Resort. This will be a dance for the entire community, featuring popular band Creatures of Habit. Tickets are $50 and available onlinebrownpapertickets.com/event/2531469; or can be purchased up at the Rockport Town Office, 236-9648.
On July 30, there will be a Rockport 125th Community Parade through Rockport Village. The parade is open to participants who want to join the fun. To sign up and learn more, contact Marlene Hall, 207-594-8047; email 24mhall@gmail.com.
The week will include a variety of events, including concerts, a film festival, and harbor festivities. It all culminates Sunday, Aug. 7, with a Goose River Bridge Community Dinner.
The bridge overlooking the harbor will be closed to traffic, and tables will be set up for a catered dinner. Just prior to the dinner, a special free Bay Chamber jazz concert will fill Marine Park with music for all to enjoy. Tickets for the dinner will be soon be available to purchase.
Stay tuned for this one-time and very special week that will celebrate Rockport's community and sense of place. For more information, visit town.rockport.me.us or facebook/rockport125, or call 236-9648.
Or stop by the Rockport Town Office, and learn more.
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