County offices will be closed July 4; Arrive early for July 4 fireworks and evening activities

 

County offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day

 

June 12, 2012

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

     The following York County courts and offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day:

 

             Courts                                                             -           Closed

           York County Offices                                      -           Closed

           Virginia Cooperative Extension Service         -           Closed

           York-Poquoson Social Services                      -           Closed

             York County Public Libraries                         -           Closed           

           Waste Management Administrative Office    -           Closed

           Waste Management Center                             -           Closed

           Regional Yard Waste Composting Facility    -           Closed

 

     Recycling pick-up scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, will be picked up on Saturday, July 7. Garbage pick up from Wednesday, July 4, to the end of the week will be delayed one day, so Wednesday's pick ups will be on Thursday, Thursday's on Friday, and Friday's on Saturday.

     For more information, contact the York County Public Information Office at 890-3300.

 

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Arrive early for July 4^th fireworks and evening activities

 

June 12, 2012

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

     The 33^rd annual Yorktown Fourth of July fireworks display promises to light up the sky over the York River beginning at 9:15 p.m. 

     The best viewing area is along the Yorktown waterfront. The Beach Picnic Area will be open to the public but not to vehicular traffic on July 4. Please note that the Victory Monument area will NOT be available as a viewing area, to host a concert or offering concessions this year. All activities will take place along the Yorktown waterfront. 

     Visitors are urged to arrive in Yorktown before 6 p.m. for the fireworks show due to heavy traffic volumes. Once the parking area has reached capacity, the entire town will be closed to vehicular traffic.

     In addition to several Yorktown restaurants, food concessions will be offered along the Yorktown Waterfront on Chischiak Green by D.A.R.E. from 4:30 to 10 p.m.   

     Visitors arriving early for the fireworks show are encouraged to enjoy the following activities:

 

- 4 p.m.: Event Parking opens Corner of Cook Road and Ballard Street

- 4:30 p.m.: Food Concessions by D.A.R.E open at Chischiak Green

- 7 p.m.: Sounds of Liberty Bell Ringing Ceremony - Riverwalk Landing Stage

- 8 p.m.: Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Orchestra - Riverwalk Landing Stage

- 9:15 p.m.: Spectacular Fireworks Display over the York River

- 9:45 p.m.: Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Orchestra - Riverwalk Landing Stage

 

     Due to the large crowd expected for this event, the use of barbecue grills in Yorktown on July 4 is prohibited. Visitors are also reminded that the public consumption of alcohol is prohibited.

     For a complete schedule and detailed information on the Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration, please visit www.yorkcounty.gov/fourth or call York County Parks and Recreation at 890-3500.

 

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