“Proclaim Liberty throughout the land and to all the inhabitants thereof” Leviticus 25:10 This inscription is on the top of the Liberty Bell, which was rung after members of Congress read the Declaration of Independence out loud from the steps of Independence Hall on July 4, 1776.
John Adams wrote “This day will be the most memorable epic in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. …a day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.”
The Declaration of Independence is the birth certificate for this nation. The closing paragraph states, “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance of the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”
The Founding Fathers passed the torch to us. It is our responsibility to not let it go out. (above excerpts by David Barton, The Birth of a Nation)
Yuba-Sutter County Celebration suggestions:
9am - Annual Fourth of July Children’s Parade (6-12yrs) Decorate bikes, wagons, scooters, and yourselves and join in the procession at 8:30am from corner of Center St./Plumas St. to the Town Center Fountains. The Yuba Sutter Symphony will present a free patriotic concert. YCFD will be barbecuing hot dogs to offer with bottled water for free. (more info 530.822.4650)
Area Churches’ Celebration & Worship to Jesus Christ, who gave us our eternal Freedom and Independence. (GT service @ 10am)
9:30pm (approx) Fireworks display, Beckwourth Riverfront Park, 1010 Biz Johnson Dr., Marysville. Soccer field open at 4:30 to bring lawn chairs, blankets and barbeques to enjoy before the show that will be visible from both sides of the river.
Out-of-the-heat Celebration with videos/songs/movies/podcasts
Liberty’s Kids - The First Fourth of July Liberty’s Kids - Fourth of July Special -Going Home with Lafayette The Declaration of Independence for Kids
Podcasts: David Barton’s Independence Day 2021 Specials Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Star Spangled Banner As You’ve Never Heard It / Ronald Reagan’s Patriotic Speech & One Nation Under God / Donald Trump’s Salute to America 2017
Listening of American Patriotic Songs and Marches, by our Military bands / and we cannot end this day without hearing Lee Greenwood - God Bless the USA
Let us together enjoy our nation’s birthday and our cherished freedom bestowed on us and may we honorably carry the torch, keeping it ablaze, that we can proudly pass it on to our children.