Thursday, July 18 Historical Community Church Service 7 p.m. at HUMC, 105 Wind Hill Dr. Traditional service. The Gospel will be read in German. The Rev. Michael Enterline will make a special guest appearance. Refreshments following the service.

Friday, July 19 Music and Wine Festival 5-10 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. In advance, $12; at gate, $15; Halifax225musicanwine fest.brownpapertickets. com Advance purchase is encouraged.

Saturday, JULY 20 NOON Grand Parade (more info below) Followed by the Picnic in the Park, 1:30 p.m. Jonathan Lebo will play acoustic guitar. 1:30 P.M. –

OPENING MESSAGE & PRAYER Nicola Miller is president of the 225th Anniversary Committee and has participated in Halifax’s previous celebration as a child. Mayor Jeff Enders will address the Halifax community. Pastor Kevin Dietrich will bless this occasion. 1:30 P.M. –

PICNIC AREAS/VENDORS Picnic at your leisure. All food vendors will be open until 6 p.m.

COMMUNITY POOL OPEN – The Halifax Community Pool will be open for FREE all day following the parade.

2 P.M. – PET CONTEST AND  CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Sixteen teams will compete in the very first Halifax Cornhole Tournament. $20 fee per team. Cash prizes.

3 P.M. – TIME CAPSULE OPENING Community members look back in time during the time capsule ceremony unveiling letters, pictures and other artifacts buried at Halifax’s Bicentennial in 1994.

4 P.M – SQUARE DANCE with Caller Leslie Herb. 5:30 P.M. SOFTBALL GAME Two Co-ed Halifax Softball teams up to bat. Alex Hogsett will sing the National Anthem.

SUNDAY, JULY 22 Afternoon tea party at Enders Grove Pavilion. (Ticketed event).

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