FEATURE/Ohio Is The Place To Be In 2003! Celebrate this Fourth of July with Aviation, Amish, Wagon Trains, World-Class Music and the Biggest Fireworks in the Midwest.Feature Editors/Business Editors FEATURE...Independence Day COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 11, 2003 Celebrate the American Spirit in Ohio this Independence Day. Ohio has So much to Discover, from rural Amish family reunions and pioneer wagon trains and hot air balloons to fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to and world-renowned music as we ring in our Bicentennial bi·cen·ten·ni·al adj. 1. Happening once every 200 years. 2. Lasting for 200 years. 3. Relating to a 200th anniversary. n. A 200th anniversary or its celebration. Also called bicentenary. year celebrating 200 years of rich history. -- Red, White & Bicentennial BOOM!, Downtown Columbus Downtown Columbus is the Central Business District of Columbus, Ohio, United States. The area centers around the intersection of Broad Street and High Street, and is the home of most of the largest buildings in Columbus. , July 3 Kick off Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. Weekend with a BOOM! Red White and Bicentennial Boom is one of the biggest fireworks shows in the Midwest. More than 500,000 people are expected to gather in Ohio's capital city for the celebration, which will include a 27-minute choreographed fireworks show, a parade and music. -- Inventing Flight: Dayton 2003, United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. Museum, July 4 Celebrate Ohio's native Wright Brothers and the Centennial of Flight with a record-breaking hot air balloon rally. Enjoy beautiful balloon glows complemented by a dazzling fireworks show, hot air balloon competitions and a gas balloon race. The month-long Inventing Flight celebration also features a huge air show with an unprecedented three jet precision teams; a blimp blimp: see airship. meet; and the Pioneers of Flight Homecoming. -- Holmes (Amish) Family Reunion, Holmes County, July 4-6, The Holmes Family Reunion is a chance for Ohio's Amish community to welcome out-of-towners to one of our local traditions -- the family reunion. The reunion features a chicken barbecue with all the fixings, organized games for the kids, sporting tournaments, bingo, and music. The weekend includes fireworks on Friday, a parade and festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. on Saturday and the reunion on Sunday. -- Ohio Bicentennial Wagon Train, Worthington, July 5 Experience Independence Day in pioneer style. Beginning June 21, the Bicentennial Wagon Train will travel from Ohio's eastern border in Martins Ferry, along the Historic National Road (U.S. 40). On July 5, the wagon train will pull into Worthington for a day of old-fashioned fun including parades, music and fireworks. Visitors can watch the wagon train in action, meet the pioneer travelers who are camping along the way, or buy a ticket to ride on a wagon. For more great events taking place in the Buckeye State this Fourth of July holiday, visit www.OhioTourism.com or call 1-800-BUCKEYE. |
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