INEVENTS
Mars New Year Celebrates the
Borough’s Unique Connection
to the Red Planet
The Borough of Mars was host to a free weekend-
long Mars Exploration Celebration, May 31-June
2, that featured NASA speakers, exhibits, STEAM
education activities, food, music and more.
The Mars Exploration Celebration aims to inspire
youth via fun and interactive hands-on activities that
encourage the pursuit of an education and career in
a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and
math) discipline. At the same time, it provides an
exciting and engaging event for the community. The
outdoor celebration was the third event of its kind
and was even bigger than in past years, spanning three
days.
“The Borough of Mars is excited to host and
collaborate with NASA a third time, on a celebration
event for the planet Mars,” says Mars Borough Mayor
Gregg Hartung. “We explore the many aspects of
living on the planet Mars through the participation
of students from a variety of schools, higher
education institutions, community organizations and
businesses. Our volunteers, sponsors, community
support, and partners make it all possible.”
“NASA’s involvement is such an honor and an
integral part of what we’re trying to accomplish with
this event. We want our students and community to
be inspired by the possibilities of space,” continues
Missy Gralish, Communications Chairperson. “The
Mars Exploration Celebration brings two planets
together, as we celebrate the new frontier of the
planet Mars right in the heart of Butler County, Mars,
Pennsylvania.”
For more information on the events and
speakers, STEAM activities, exhibits and more, visit
marsnewyear.com.
Photos by Ginni Klein
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