Springfield Utility Board presents 12th annual July 4th Light of Liberty Celebration
June 17, 2015
Springfield Utility Board presents
12th annual July 4th Light of Liberty Celebration
The music lineup includes the lengendary Chubby Checker
and local favorites Voodoo Chili & the JimmyBobby Band
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Now in its twelfth year as Springfield’s best summertime party, Light of Liberty is a fundraiser featuring music, food, family fun and a fabulous fireworks show set to music and reflected over the scenic Willamette River. All proceeds benefit Project Share, a fund that helps low-income Springfield citizens with wintertime heating emergencies. This year’s headline act is Grammy Award winning rock legend Chubby Checker, whose musical sensation “The Twist” changed the way we dance. Opening performances include Texas Blues band Voodoo Chili and local country favorite, the JimmyBobby Band.
TICKETS FOR ON-AIR GIVEAWAYS ARE AVAILABLE.
SCHEDULE:
4:00 p.m. Gates open
Main Stage:
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. The JimmyBobby Band
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Voodoo Chili
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Chubby Checker
10:00 p.m. Spectacular fireworks over the Willamette River
ENTERTAINMENT: Please contact Melinda Dille to schedule all interviews.
Chubby Checker – A legend in the music industry, Chubby Checker is the only artist to have five albums in the Top 12 at one time, and the only artist to have a song hit the #1 spot twice. “The Twist” topped charts in 1960 and again in 1962, and sparked a dance phenomenon that’s now an American icon. His musical style has evolved over the years, with the straight-ahead rock tempo of his 2007 “Knock Down the Walls” making it Billboard’s #1 dance track.
Charley Snelling and Voodoo Chili – Charley Snelling and Voodoo Chili play a well-blended combination of Texas Style Blues, Classic Rock and R&B cover material. A festival favorite, they have been wowing local c crowds for years.
ENTERTAINMENT, cont’d
The JimmyBobby Band – This high-energy local band plays contemporary country, with some blues and rock thrown in for good measure. Their primary goal? Get people up and dancing!
INFORMATION:
Location: Island Park in Springfield, Ore.
Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at the gate, FREE for children 5 & younger. Advanced tickets on sale beginning June 22 at Springfield Utility Board and Jerry’s Home Improvement Center in Springfield and Eugene. Springfield veterans and the immediate families of active Springfield military are admitted FREE by picking up tickets in advance at SUB’s main office (up to four tickets for spouse and children). Military ID required.
Benefit: All proceeds benefit Project Share, a fund that helps low-income Springfield citizens with wintertime heating emergencies.
Kids’ Zone: Activities include face painting, arts and crafts, games, obstacle courses, juggling, balloon twisting, hula hooping, reptile and amphibian viewings courtesy of the Lane County Herpetological Society. Back by popular demand will be a kids’ stage with music, a photo booth, and pony rides. All activities are free with admission.
Food: Several of the area's most popular entrée and sweet-treat vendors. An on-site ATM will be available.
Drinks: Beverages available in the beer and wine garden for adults age 21 and older.
Parking: Limited handicapped parking will be available near the B street entrance on a first-come basis. Additional parking on the street.
Park & Ride: A FREE parking shuttle to the event will be available from the Booth-Kelly parking lot in the 200 block of South 5th Street. The shuttle will start at 3:30 p.m. and continue until 11:00 p.m., at 15-minute intervals.
Volunteering: Community members interested in volunteering at the event can fill out an online application by visiting the event website at www.subutil.com.