America 250 Drone Light Show, June 19
At dusk on Friday, June 19, the Bluffton Celebrates America 250 committee will host a drone light show at Harmon Field, 125 E. College Ave.
The approximately 15-minute display will consist of over 100 computer-synchronized areodrones (UAVs) creating colorful light formations and 3D pictures in the sky, following an America 250 theme.
Seating in the stadium is limited to the Harmon Field home stands. Standing room only on the home fence line There will be no field seating. Wheelchair users will be on the cement path.
Prohibited items inside the stadium include coolers, folding chairs non-medical mobility devices including bicycles, skateboards and scooters.
The Stadium will open at 8:30 p.m.
College Ave. will be blocked to car traffic at the bridge at 8:30 p.m. Limited parking will be available in the lot across from Harmon Field. Parking will be available in the grass along Railroad St.
The drone light show is one of many America 250 activities hosted by the Bluffton committee.
COMING UP
June 27 - 10:00 a.m. Eight on the Lam, free movie at Shannon Theatre,
July 4
TBA - History comes alive! with Captain Riley and Henry Wing, TBA
1-1:30 p.m. - Americana Singing with Wendy Chappel Dick at the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn
4:00 p.m. - 4th of July Parade (staging at Bluffton Community, 3:00 p.m.)
July 8 - 7:00 p.m. Simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 19 - 1-5:00 p.m. - America 250 Down on the Farm, Little Riley Creek Farm
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