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** 2012 PICTURES **

Independence Day Celebration 2021The fireworks event in Jacksonville is CANCELLED for
 2021


Stay tuned for the 2022 fireworks event!

 


What: Fireworks and Entertainment (evening)
Who:  Approximately 1,000-2,000 local residents along with their friends and families come out to enjoy the Fireworks. 
Where:  The Fireworks and entertainment - Athletic Fields at Jacksonville Elementary School.
Other Items of Interest:  If you are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor of this popular event, please contact the Event Chairperson (below).
For More Information:  Contact Carol Porcher, Event Chairperson 410-666-0008

Click for the 2019 (previous year) Official Poster, including a Schedule of Events

[schedule and vendors subject to change]

 

                     

 

We send thanks to the following businesses for their financial support in 2019:

Bradley's Wine & Spirits

Brawner's Builders

Brooks-Huff Tire & Auto Centers

Carroll Manor Recreation Council

Gilmore & Associates

Greater Jacksonville Association

Jacksonville Chiropractic

Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

Paper Mill Pharmacy & Gift Shop

Reservoir Dental—Dr. Christopher Parsons, DDS, LLC

Safeway of Jacksonville

Smilepage, Dr. Paige

Sweet Air Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Inc.

L. H. Zinkhan & Sons, Inc.

Wells Fargo, Steve Nuetzel

The Manor Center Merchants Association:

Bagelmeister

Bank of America

Dandy Cleaners & Tailors

Gaylord Brooks Realty

Golden House Restaurant

Goodwill Super Store

Greater Jacksonville Association

Heidi’s Hair Connection

Jacksonville Senior Center

Kooper's

O’Connor & Mooney

Quest Martial Arts

Rite Aid Pharmacy

Star Tips Salon

Strapasta

7- Eleven

If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to the Greater Jacksonville Optimist Club, Inc. or GJOC, and mail it to:

Jacksonville Independence Day Celebration

Greater Jacksonville Optimist Club, Inc.

P. O. Box 442

Phoenix, MD 2113

 

We also send thanks to the following:

 

Baltimore County Dept. of Parks and Rec.

Baltimore County Police Department

Baltimore County Public Schools

Carroll Manor Rec. Council

Carroll Manor Performance Company (Dancers)

Cub Scout Troop 444 (presented the colors & led the Pledge of Allegiance)

Fantastic Fireworks, Inc.

Jacksonville Elementary School

Jacksonville Elementary PTA

Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Company

The North County News

PNC Bank

State  of Maryland Fire Marshall's Office

 

and...

 Safeway for providing sidewalk space for us to sell raffle tickets

 

THE BEST EVENT IN JACKSONVILLE!






 

THE BEST EVENT IN JACKSONVILLE!

** 2012 PICTURES **