Freedom Fest 9/11

150 Dale Dr,Gaylord MI 49735

11 September, 2021

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Freedom Fest 9/11 at The Ellison Place in Gaylord Join us for a celebration of freedom! FREEDOM FESTIVAL TIMELINE 9-11-21 (Subject to change, adding sponsors & activities) 11:00am-3:00pm Car & Bike Show @ Wernig Chevrolet Gaylord 3:30pm Parade to Pavillion in Gaylord 4:00pm Veterans March near Pavilion 4:15pm Memorial Service near Pavilion 5:00pm Parade to The Ellison Place Flags will be lined on Dale Dr, Golfapalooza will be set up in front of Ellison along with a bounce house for kids. When people enter a continuous video will be playing on stage in remembrance of 9/11 and a celebration of our Freedom. 5:00pm Bar will open 5:30pm Opening Prayer & a moment of silence The Color Guard will March from the north end of Ellison to the stage. A gun salute will take place on the outside north end. TAPS will play. 6:00pm Dinner is served from Iron Pig. 7:00pm Video - Local Wounded Warrior Jon Turnbull Video will consist of: timeline of Jon, graduation from High School, Graduation from West Point Military Academy, the explosion, hospital stay, his marathon & being welcomed home to Gaylord. 7:30pm Jon Turnbull Speaks 8:00pm-11:00pm Blues sensation Larry McCray cranks up the party! 11:00pm Bar closes Your receipt is your ticket. Add-on shirts will be available for pickup at the event. Donations will be given to The National Guard Assoc. of Mi. Veterans Support Grant.