For Immediate Release: March 10, 2021
For More Information, Contact:
Amanda Koone,175th Anniversary Steering Committee
akoone@fbgtx.org
830.997.6523
175th Anniversary Committee Announces Updated Schedule
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – The Fredericksburg 175th Anniversary Steering Committee has announced an updated opening weekend schedule.
The committee has decided to postpone portions of the opening weekend celebration that were formerly slated for May 2021 and remains committed to following local, state and national CDC guidelines and recommendations relating to COVID safety.
Updated 175th Anniversary Opening Weekend Celebration events include:
- “The Art of Fredericksburg: 175 Years” art show featuring more than 60 pieces of original art created by nearly 30 talented artists throughout Fredericksburg’s history will be on display May 8, 2021 – September 19, 2021. The free exhibit will take place in the temporary exhibit hall of the George H.W. Bush Gallery at the National Museum of the Pacific War.
- Tentative opening Weekend Celebratory Fireworks Show will take place on Friday, May 7, at approximately 9:00 p.m. at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park.
- Tentative Commemorative Founders Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at Marktplatz on Saturday, May 8 at 11:30 a.m.
In addition to the events mentioned above, visitors and locals will experience the ambiance of the 175th Anniversary Year each day with 175th Anniversary light pole banners, street banners and more throughout Fredericksburg’s downtown historic district.
“The 175th Steering Committee is excited to kick off the celebratory year with a scaled back and socially-distanced schedule of events starting May 7, 2021. We look forward to a full year of celebration and a grand finale weekend – including a parade, dances, community picnic, and so much more in May 2022.” – Tony Klein, 175th Anniversary Steering Committee Chairman
Souvenirs commemorating the year-long celebration are now on sale and can be purchased at the Pioneer Museum located at 325 West Main Street.
For more information on the year-long celebration of Fredericksburg’s 175th Anniversary, please visit https://175th.org/.