To the citizens of Orleans,

Our 4th of July Committee has had a rough year.  One of our Committee members passed away, we had 3 committee members leave because of other commitments, and we have quite a few volunteers who are unable to participate this year due to a variety of personal reasons.

We are looking for new committee members but also need quite a few volunteers for the fireworks and parade in order to have these activities happen this year.

None of the jobs are challenging, we just need folks to help for a couple of hours on parade day and/or an hour or so for fireworks set-up and clean-up

We specifically need help

• setting up and taking down the fencing for the fireworks  (set-up July 4 late afternoon (fencing down and area clean-up  morning after Fireworks)
• decorating band and dignitary vehicles at OES
• setting up the staging signs on Parade Day and take signs down after the parade
• staging the Parade dignitaries and bands at OES
• staging the parade floats at the NRMS  (3-4 people at least)
• assisting with drop-off for people that are joining floats and contingents
• Help with Antique Vehicle staging at Nickerson Funeral Home
• walk along with the parade to help with parade flow
• direct contingents at the end of the parade route
• taking off decorations at OES after the parade

We probably missed a few things but if anyone is willing to give some time and/or maybe join our committee we would love to hear from you.

You can email Bonnie Roy at [email protected].  Please put 4th ACTIVITIES in the subject line.

Thank you,

Orleans 4th of July Celebration Committee