Apologies and Celebrations

Dear Howard County Government,

I am writing to apologize for my lack of enthusiasm for your commitment to observing America’s 250th birthday.

I know you have invested so much creativity and effort into these events but I have just not been in a frame of mind to celebrate.

I am sorry. It’s not your fault that we are living through such a hard time right now in the United States. You very likely committed to this initiative long before 2026 and had no idea what this year would look like.

Tonight you’re hosting a big celebration at the Lakefront and I hope it has a great turnout.

Image from HoCoGov website

It’s possible that, despite the cooler weather, more folks may feel like celebrating tonight than they did in July when this event had originally been scheduled.

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From the County Executive’s Facebook page:

An evening of food, music and 800 drones awaits at our Columbia Lakefront! Bring your family and friends on Saturday, November 7, as we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary with this HoCo250 event, presented by our County Executive’s Office in partnership with Columbia Association and Howard County Recreation and Parks.

Gather at the same Lakefront location where we enjoy our July Fourth fireworks. Two Tasty Treats And More food trucks will open at 4:30pm to get the festivities started.

At 5pm, The Howard County Veterans Foundation, Inc. will present a video celebrating the official opening of our Veterans and Military Families Monument at Vivian C. “Millie” Bailey Park. This tribute honors our veterans, military families and the community that supports them.

Liquid A takes the stage at 5:30pm for live music. I look forward to sharing remarks around 7pm before a spectacular 800-drone show lights up the sky!

The Lakefront pathway will close at 10am for event setup. No road closures are planned, and there is no rain date. Please follow Howard County Recreation & Parks on Facebook for weather updates and any schedule changes.

I look forward to celebrating this historic anniversary with our community!

More information: www.howardcountymd.gov/recreation-parks/drone-show

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I don’t think it will be rained out. I can’t remember when I’ve seen the forecast so…clear.

Images from Weather bug app

It will be chilly, though, so dress in a way that will help you celebrate comfortably. (This is your mother speaking.)

This is not a political event. This is not a commercial event. Its entire purpose is to foster community joy. Maybe, just maybe, it’s coming at just the right time for us to allow ourselves to experience some joy together.

Happy Saturday! And a huge thanks to all the folks who have worked on Howard County’s America 250 celebrations.

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