Happy Birthday America
Everybody
loves a good birthday party, even (Spoiler alert! You may have seen one or more of them on TV or
when it’s not their own. Indepen- on stage.) The Parade starts earlier this year with the Car Cruise
dence Day Celebration, Inc. (IDCI) wishes America “Happy Birthday” leading the way. The Car Show is going to be bigger than ever and
with our 2018 Freedom Fest theme. The “Happy Birthday, America” we welcome hometown favorites the Usual Suspects back to our
theme is a fun one because it gives everyone a chance to celebrate the Fireworks on the Green stage.
birth of our amazing nation like it was their own birthday.
To publicize our activities and make sure everyone, whether a
From the Declaration of Independence through the Revolutionary
new or long-time resident of Morgan Hill, knows about Freedom
War to the creation of our constitution, the birth of our nation was an Fest and all events planned, we are mailing this program to
amazing, improbable series of occurrences that in hindsight seemed everybody in town—over 18,000 addresses!
destined to happen. Thirteen diverse colonies agree to rebel against
Our dedicated group of patriotic community-minded volunteers
the most powerful nation of its time. A rebel army was trapped, have worked closely together over the past decades. This makes us
then escaped repeatedly to fi ght another day, and fi nally to stymie feel like a big family. United, we share a common vision—an ideal
and defeat the most powerful army and navy of the era. Afterwards, of how to serve our community. We are always looking for new
colonies with no reason except mutual protection and success agree members and welcome everyone who would like to be a part of our
to work together to form a unique republic for the modern era with fantastic team. Please go to www.mhfreedomfest.com to volunteer.
a systematic set of checks and balances that has endured to this day. Help us keep our Morgan Hill Fourth of July tradition alive.
Promised in the Bill of Rights, the freedoms we enjoy today are truly
worth cherishing.
The IDCI family invites you and your family to join the Morgan
Hill Freedom Fest events as we once again create a little Morgan Hill
Come join us, as we once again bring Freedom Fest events to
togetherness by celebrating “Happy Birthday, America!”
Morgan Hill in recognition of the July 4th holiday! This year’s Patriotic
Sing and Essay Contest is especially enjoyable with over 366 essays
submitted. The Family Music Fest features very exciting performers.
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JEFF DIXON
IDC President
Mission Statement
Independence Day Celebrations (IDC) is a non-profi t organization committed to uniting the community of Morgan Hill, CA around
the vision of our founding fathers who boldly proclaimed that “all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” We are committed to reinforcing and sustaining the
principles of American freedom in our community through Independence Day events of the Morgan Hill Freedom Fest.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
America ★ Morgan Hill Freedom Fest 2018
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