WaterFire, events return to downtown Sharon July 23
The mixture of fire on the water set to music is a sight to see.
The event began in 2013, and has grown over the years, helping revitalize downtown Sharon. The event returns on Saturday, July 23, with more than 50 braziers anchored in the Shenango River, filled with cedar and pine, and set ablaze at nightfall to create a compelling display set to music.
The activities will begin at 2 p.m. and run through 11 p.m. WaterFire is free to attend, and parking is free. Handicap parking is located off Chestnut Avenue in downtown.
EVENTS
- The food court is located in the parking lot across from Quaker Steak and Lube from 2 pm to 11 pm
- Children’s Fun Zone from 3 pm to 7 pm is located on the corner of Shenango Avenue and State Street. The Fun Zone consists of robotics demonstrations, crafts for children, interactive projects and a music wall.
- Selfie stations are located throughout town
- A collection of autographed sports memorabilia at the local library
- Historical Society sponsored walking tours of the Upper East Side starting at noon, 2 pm and 4 pm
- Artists Deanna Tyree of Tyree Pottery will display ceramic pieces made on a potter’s wheel, while the artist Charli, typically on the corner of State Street and Chestnut Street, will be painting large canvases with spray paint.
- Soloist Ally Grande will perform on the State Street bridge from 8 pm till 8:30 pm.
MUSIC
- 2:30 pm: RUBY will perform.
- 5:30 pm to 8 p.m.: Beatlemania Magic, a national touring Beatles Tribute band
- 9:30 pm to 11 pm: The Four Kings and a Queen, with offer a Motown, R&B, and soul musical experience
RIVER ACTIVITIES
8:30 pm: Ceremonies will kick off with Orb Lighters Senator Michele Brooks and Representative Mark Longietti lighting the WaterFire Orb. On the river, you’ll hear live artists performing from the boat and watch a fire twirler.
More information can be found online at www.waterfiresharonpa.org
