July 4th, 2023 by WCBC Radio
July 4th festivities… The Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization will hold their annual memorial service and history reading for area American Revolutionary War Veterans at10AM. The event will begin at CHCO Headquarters 400 S. Allegany St. Those present will travel to nearby Rose Hill Cemetery to lay a wreath at Lynn's grave.
The Historic Washington Street area is having its annual celebration beginning at 6pm on July 4th. The celebration on Washington Street features music from Surrender Dorothy, DJ Mark Stevens playing patriotic music during the fireworks, as well as food and drinks.
Starfire Corporation of Carrolltown, PA is busy preparing for this evening’s fireworks, once again providing the show to the area from the overlook at Constitution Park. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss provides more details about tonight’s celebration…
The main parking lot between the pool and ball field will be closed all day today. People may enter and exit the park following the traffic flow from the Williams Street side of the park to Parkview Avenue. Watch for barricades. In the event of rain, the display will be held on Wednesday night, weather permitting.
