Model rocket launches to celebrate July 4th in Ansonia

 

American Legion Post 50 in Ansonia to host Independence Day celebration

ANSONIA - The Gordon-Viselli American Legion Post 50 of Ansonia will once again host the Legion Liftoff to celebrate Independence Day.

Approximately 50 model rockets will be launched from 10-11:30 a.m. July 4 at Nelligan Park on Doyle Drive.

Members of Scout Troop 7 will partner with the Legion as they did last summer.

This is a free, family fun event. Commander Mike Heise invites you to bring blankets and lawn chairs (there is some limited bleacher seating also) to enjoy some music and take in the excitement during this holiday celebration.

Kids will be invited to retrieve rockets as they parachute down and there will be other interactive opportunities that will add to the fun.

Free freeze pops will be on hand to ward off the heat. A great way to start the Independence Day weekend. Don’t miss out on the fun!

For further information, contact Post Adjutant Pat Henri at 203-954‑7661; text or leave a voice message.


Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

American Legion Post 50 to host Legion Liftoff in Ansonia to celebrate July 4th

ANSONIA - The Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 will once again be hosting the Legion Liftoff to celebrate Independence Day. 

More than 30 model rockets will be launched July 4th, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Nelligan Park on Doyle Drive.

This is a free event. Commander Mike Heise invites you to bring blankets and lawn chairs (there is some limited bleacher seating also) and take in the excitement during this family fun event. 

Kids will be invited to retrieve rockets as they parachute down and may get a chance to actually push the launch buttons. There will be other interactive opportunities that will add to the fun.

If you have a rocket of your own, bring it along to launch it sky high. 

For further information, contact Post Adjutant Pat Henri at 203-954-7661; text or leave a voice message.

This info is shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 in Ansonia to host Legion Liftoff on July 4

ANSONIA - The Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 will host its LEGION LIFTOFF again on Independence Day. 

Blast off the day Monday watching 36 model rockets being launched from Nelligan Park in Ansonia’s hilltop. 

Join the anticipation in seeing which sky-high rocket will be successfully recovered or lost to rocket-eating trees and neighborhood rooftops.

Spectators may be invited to actually push the launch button and there will be a surprise participation element folded into the event this year for some of the launches.

This is a fair weather event. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Free water will be provided.

This July 4 event will run from 10-11:30 a.m. (approx.) at Nelligan Park on Doyle Drive (off Prindle Avenue), Ansonia.

For further information, contact Post 50 Adjutant Pat Henri at mccsusn@gmail.com or text/leave voice message at 203-954-7661.

This is a press release from Pat Henri.