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The Millersville Borough community invites residents and friends to join in a 250th anniversary celebration at Freedom Memorial Park, 5 Blue Rock Rd., Millersville, on Sunday, June 26, starting at 3 p.m.
People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the whole family to spend the afternoon into the evening enjoying packed picnic lunches, historic exhibits, children’s games, family entertainment and community service vehicles. Food vendors will also be attending to add to the picnic experience.
In a special tribute to the 250th anniversary of Millersville, the celebration will include several 17th– and 18th-century exhibits.
Children’s games will run throughout the day and include classics like Goldfish Pond and Ring the Duck. Kids can also enjoy a Moon Bounce all day. A peanut and candy scramble will be held at 6:30 p.m.
What would a celebration be without cake? Anniversary cake will be served to picnic attendees starting at 6 p.m.
Family entertainment will include the Malta Band and Cupcake the Clown at 3 p.m. Steven Courtney will perform at 5 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Millersville University mascots Skully and the Marauder are scheduled to be on hand during the picnic as well.
Millersville Borough Police Department, Public Works vehicles, Blue Rock Fire Rescue, Lancaster County Firemen’s Safety Trailer and Lancaster EMS are also scheduled to attend.
This event is sponsored by the Borough of Millersville. Millersville 250 is dedicated to showcasing Millersville borough and its 250th anniversary by focusing on the people, schools, businesses and service organizations of the community while celebrating the borough’s history and heritage.
Visit millersville250.org for more information on upcoming events and apparel.
