Public invited to Bicentennial Celebration Stations and Noblesville Closing Ceremony
CARMEL, Ind. (Oct. 3, 2016) -- Hamilton County communities are gearing up to host events
centuries in the making. As the Bicentennial torch makes its way from Boone
County to Hamilton County, the community is invited to attend celebration
stations along the torch route to show city pride and cheer on local Hoosiers
making history.
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. - Center Green at the Palladium
Torch arrives: 4:05 – 4:15 p.m.
1 Center Green
Carmel, IN
Michelle Corrao, assistant director of Prevail and sexual
assault awareness advocate will run the torch to the first Celebration Station
along the route. Carmel’s Bicentennial celebration will include music by the
Indiana Wind Symphony, fun and interactive booths by various community
organizations including the Carmel Clay Historical Society, ticket giveaways by
resident companies of the Center for the Performing Arts, food and drinks from
Matt the Miller and other fun activities for all ages. Mayor Jim Brainard and
other city officials will be on-site to welcome the torch passing through. Kyle
Condra, a Medal of Valor recipient from the Carmel Fire Department, will carry
on the torch.
4:45 – 5:10 p.m. – Union Bible College
Torch arrives: 5 – 5:10 p.m.
434 S Union Street
Westfield, IN
Bob Beauchamp, owner of Beauchamp Antiques, will arrive at
Union Bible College in a tractor and wagon. Mayor Andy Cook will address the
crowd upon torch arrival. All citizens are encouraged to wear green to show
their Shamrock pride. The Westfield Welcome Wagon will be on-site as well as
children’s activities and other festivities. Sabrina Richard, a 10-year-old
Food Network featured chef, will carry on the torch.
5:30 p.m. – Conner Prairie
Torch arrives: 6-6:20 p.m.
13400 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN
Bill Kenley, a Noblesville High School teacher and coach
will deliver the torch to Conner Prairie. Terry Anker, president of the
Hamilton County Legacy Fund will take the torch into Conner Prairie’s iconic helium
balloon. The Celebration Station marks the opening night of the 33rd annual
Headless Horseman event and cheer on seven runners who will transport the
state’s bicentennial torch through Conner Prairie. Gates to Headless Horseman
open at 5:30 p.m. Sarah Demmon, coach for the Indy SurviveOars, and Marissa
Walker, an Indiana Foundation of
Dentistry for the Handicapped board member, will carry on the torch via trolley
car.
6:15 – 6:50 p.m. – Fishers City Hall
Torch arrives: 6:40 – 6:50 p.m.
1 Municipal Drive
Fishers, IN
Grace Weschler, 11-year-old Lemonade Day advocate, will
deliver the torch to the Fishers Celebration Station in a sidecar. The first 50
people to arrive will receive complementary food and drinks while enjoying live
music from the Mudsock Jazz Combo featuring music by Cole Porter and Herbie
Hancock; two musicians with Hoosier connections. Mayor Scott Fadness address
the crowd upon torch arrival. Troy Fettinger, a dedicated Fishers police
officer, will carry on the torch via the Pint Cycle.
Closing Ceremony
6:45 – 8:30 p.m. – Noblesville Courthouse
33 N 9th Street
Noblesville, IN
Torch arrives: 7:20 p.m.
David Heighway, Hamilton County historian, will walk the
torch to the designed torch holder on the steps of the Noblesville Courthouse
where it will rest for the evening. Local metal artist Bonnie Ramirez designed
the torch holder that will ultimately become a permanent piece of public art in
downtown Noblesville. The closing celebration on Noblesville's Historic Square
will feature live music from the Hunter Smith Band, photo stations, interactive
historical elements, themed dinners at local eateries and merchandise specials
around the square.
Note: The sun will set at approximately 7:07 p.m. Oct. 13.
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About Hamilton County
Tourism
Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. is a not-for-profit
tourism organization that promotes tourism growth through strategic marketing,
hospitality and community development initiatives to promote hospitality to
more than 3 million visitors who come to Hamilton County, Indiana each year.
Learn more at http://www.visithamiltoncounty.com/
About the Indiana
Bicentennial Torch Relay
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch relay is designed to inspire
and unify Hoosiers as one of the major commemorative events of the 2016
Bicentennial celebration. The over 2,200 community-nominated torchbearers will
pass the torch throughout 92 counties, symbolically connecting generations to
“ignite” Indiana’s future. Learn more at http://www.in.gov/ibc/torchrelay/