The Summer Festival Committee tends to make a splash here in Michigan City. Below is a growing archive of news-worthy stories, interesting articles, and other media related to what it is we do best.
Michigan City To Honor Iraq War Veterans With Parade
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MICHIGAN CITY | Iraq War veterans from Michigan City and surrounding areas will be honored with a parade this summer.
The veterans deserve the recognition, said John Wantuch, a Gulf War veterans and LaPorte County veterans service officer.
"I think it's the greatest thing," Wantuch said.
The parade is scheduled for June 30 as part of a full slate of activities during the annual Michigan City Summer Festival.
The Iraq War came to a close Dec. 15, and the last of the American troops in that country have returned home.
"Those guys have come home, and all across the country you've seen parades planned and canceled. Well, let's have one here," said Lou Weber, a member of the Michigan City Summer Festival board.
Read more at nwi.com: Michigan City To Honor Iraq War Veterans With Parade
Kite Festival Could Join The Summer Fest Lineup
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MICHIGAN CITY — A "Free Fly" kite festival could take place along the Washington Park beach on the weekend of the Summer Festival's parade and drum corps show this year.
Lifelong Michigan City resident Joel Majot will organize the kite festival pending approval from the Michigan City Park Department and provided he secures the necessary insurance coverage.
"This has always been a dream of mine," said Majot, who is a member of the American Kitefliers Association and the Hoosier Kitefliers Society. "Organizing an event in my home town is everything to me — and Michigan City is the perfect place for something like this along the beautiful lake."
Read more at The News-Dispatch: Kite Festival Could Join The Summer Fest Lineup
Summer Festival Committee’s Winter Fund-Raiser A Success
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MICHIGAN CITY — Nearly 200 people packed Rodini’s Restaurant, 4125 Franklin St., Sunday afternoon to support the Summer Festival committee, the group of 12 volunteers who plan some of the city’s most exciting summer events.
Committee member Mike Dempsey, who chaired the Rodini’s fundraiser, said the committee had traditionally sponsored a ‘Meltdown Dinner’ in January or February to help fund the events, but nothing had been done in recent years.
“We wanted something for the winter months,” he said, noting the success of Sunday’s brunch prepared by the local restaurant.
“Ticket sales were very good and we hope to do it again next year,” Dempsey said.
Read more at The News-Dispatch: Summer Festival Committee’s Winter Fund-Raiser A Success
Board OKs Slate of Summer Festival Events
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MICHIGAN CITY — The Drum Corps International show, Super Boat Grand Prix, Labor Dayz, Hoosier Coho fishing tournament and post Fourth of July fireworks show are just some of the events that make Michigan City a destination spot for summer tourists.
All part of Summer Festival, the events were approved to return to the city this year by the Michigan City Park Board on Wednesday night during its first meeting since moving operations from Michigan City Senior Center to City Hall.
“These are all well-attended events,” board president Phil Freese said just before the unanimous vote was taken.
Read more at The News-Dispatch: Board OKs Slate of Summer Festival Events
Drum Corps International, DCI.org names Michigan City Along 2012 Tour
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Following the same format as established in 2011, Open Class corps will kick off the week of World Championship festivities in Northwest Indiana. Their Prelims and Finals competition will take place Monday, Aug. 6 and Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Ames Field in Michigan City.
Read more at the site: 2012 Drum Corps International Tour Schedule.
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