Celebrate U.S. Army's 250th Birthday At Events Across Harford County

Get The Latest Local News (For Free!) With One Quick TapHARFORD COUNTY, MD — Make plans to attend Harford County's celebration in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday on June 8.

A family-friendly Army expo and outdoor concert will be held at Shamrock Park in Bel Air. Starting at 4 p.m., there will be interactive military equipment and vehicle displays, food trucks and activities for kids. A helicopter flyover by the Maryland National Guard, guest speakers and an enlistment ceremony for new Army recruits are scheduled for 6 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. featuring patriotic music by the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra. Guests are encouraged to take lawn chairs or blankets for the concert. Admission to the event is free.

Then on June 14, the Army’s birthday, a dinner dance will be held at American Legion Post 39 in Bel Air starting at 6:30 p.m. The buffet-style dinner will include pit turkey, beef and ham, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks for $25 per ticket. Cocktails also will be available for purchase. A DJ will spin music at the event. Tickets can be purchased online.

Additional events are being planned by Aberdeen Proving Ground and details can be found here.

“From its inception under General George Washington to this day, the U.S. Army has defended our great nation and kept us free,” Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly said. “Harford County is proud to be the home of Aberdeen Proving Ground, a major U.S. Army installation, and home to many members of the National Guard and Reserves. We are also blessed with a large military veteran population. I encourage them and all our citizens and families to join us in this historic celebration of the Army’s 250 years.”

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