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Gettysburg to welcome wounded soldiers for annual Memorial Day Parade

There’s no more appropriate place to celebrate Memorial Day than in Gettysburg, Pa.

For the sixth straight year, soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan from Walter Reed Medical Center will be among the thousands in Gettysburg to attend the 142^nd annual Memorial Day Parade, the nation’s oldest, on May 25^th.

This year, the Grand Marshal of the parade will be Judge William Webster, former director of both the CIA and the FBI. (A biography and photograph on William Webster is attached).

The wounded soldiers will begin the day with an escort from the Pennsylvania/Maryland border by several local police departments, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Patriot Guard. They will arrive at 10:30 a.m. at Gateway Gettysburg for a welcoming ceremony which will include dignitaries; community veteran’s organizations; Sons of Union Veterans Color Guard; VFW Post 15; the Albert J. Lentz Post 202 of the American Legion, and the Gettysburg High School Band.

The 142^nd annual Memorial Day Parade will begin at 2 p.m. at Lefever Street in Gettysburg and head northeast to Middle Street, turn west on East Middle Street and south on Baltimore Street to the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. The wounded soldiers will watch the parade from the corner of Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue.

Gettysburg Fringe Festival offers nearly 40 events

The Gettysburg Fringe Festival is offering a full schedule of dynamic community events, June 18-28, throughout the Gettysburg and Adams County area. The Fringe Festival provides complimentary programming to The Gettysburg Festival’s slate of 100-plus cultural arts events occurring simultaneously, June 18-28.

Gettysburg Fringe Festival events include a multitude of events this June – everything from historic tours showcasing Gettysburg’s beautiful churches and a home, to a 5K run at one of Adams County’s community parks, plus everything in between – a magic show at the Adams County Library, a weaving demonstration and “meet and greet” with alpacas, an equestrian competition, a motorcycle drill team performance, plus a diverse offering of art exhibits, musical events, book signings and theater performances. There are also numerous appearances by plein air artists who will be painting Gettysburg landmarks, Festival scenes and more. The public is invited to watch them create beautiful works of art, live.

“The Fringe Festival’s fabulous lineup of events presents both residents and visitors alike with new and exciting ways to experience Adams County,” explains Fringe Festival Coordinator Phyllis Netherland. “The community surpassed all of my expectations, and it is an absolute pleasure to offer nearly 40 unique events this June. I think Gettysburg Festival attendees and Gettysburg Fringe Festival attendees are all in for a tremendous treat this June – there is truly something for everyone to see and do.”

Wolf Bus Lines acquires Stars and Stripes Tours

Wolf’s Bus Lines Inc. is proud to announce the recent acquisition of Stars and Stripes Tours. Wolf’s, a third-generation, family-run company, has been in business for more than 60 years and is located in York Springs, Pa.

“We are very excited about this merger and look forward to working closely with local businesses to promote and support the Central Pennsylvania area” said Tracy Wolf, owner.

Stars and Stripes Tours has a brand new look and brings some additional features not offered in the past. They still offer the Washington, D.C., tour but also have a selection of other day trips customers can take advantage of. Additionally, Stars and Stripes Tours offers a receptive services department that organizes pre-packaged tour planning.

Stars and Stripes Tours’ two most popular tours run from June through October – Washington, D.C., and Hollywood Casino.

“Mamie Remembers Gettysburg” at Eisenhower National Historic Site

On Saturday, May 30, the Eisenhower National Historic Site will host the dramatic program, “Mamie Remembers Gettysburg.”

Local resident Ruthmary McIlhenny will portray Mamie Eisenhower at 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.

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