Commemorative Events

WELCOME AMERICA, INC., A 501C3, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. WELCOME AMERICA, INC.'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AMERICAN HISTORY, EDUCATION AND PHILADELPHIA. WELCOME AMERICA, INC. SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE RESIDENT AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE THROUGH CITYWIDE EVENTS THAT PROVIDE AN ECONOMIC BOOST TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. MOVING FORWARD, WELCOME AMERICA, INC. MAY PRODUCE AND ASSIST IN THE GROWTH OF SELECT CITY EVENTS YEAR-ROUND THAT CAN INCREASE AWARENESS OF PHILADELPHIA AS AN EVENT DESTINATION AND EXECUTE THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION.

THE MISSION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA AZALEA FESTIVAL IS TO BE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS A SHOWCASE FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S RICH ARRAY OF ARTWORK, GARDENS, HISTORY AND CULTURE THROUGH RECREATIONAL, EDUCATION AND FAMILY ORIENTED EVENTS. THE FESTIVAL ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEERISM AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT AS IT CONTRIBUTES TO THE REGION'S ECONOMY AND PROMOTES THE UNIQUE QUALITIES OF WILMINGTON'S RIVER-TO-SEA COMMUNITY

JACKSON WILD IS A CATALYST FOR INSPIRING DEEPER CONNECTIONS TO THE NATURAL WORLD. THROUGH OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF PASSIONATE STORYTELLERS AND CHANGE AGENTS, JACKSON WILD ELEVATES DIVERSE STORIES THAT ILLUMINATE OUR COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY TO THE WILD. THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, SKILL-BUILDING INITIATIVES AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, JACKSON WILD CREATES AN INCLUSIVE FORUM FOR DIVERSE STORYTELLERS TO MORE DEEPLY ILLUMINATE CONNECTIONS TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND OUR COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY TO SUSTAINABLY RESTORE AND PROTECT OUR PLANET IN THE FACE OF THE GLOBAL CLIMATE CRISIS.

TO TEACH THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TO KEEP ALIVE THE PATRIOTIC TRADITIONS OF TEXAS AND SAN ANTONIO.

PROMOTE COMMUNITY PRIDE AND AWARENESS OF THE LEGACY OF THE PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HERITAGE OF THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE POSITIVE ATTITUDES FOR COMMUNITY GROWTH IN THE FUTURE

THE PURPOSE OF FRONTIER DAYS, INC. IS TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY SPONSORING A FIVE DAY FESTIVAL AROUND THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY. PROCEEDS ARE USED TO PAY FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT, AND IF THERE ARE EXCESS FUNDS, THEY ARE DONATED TO NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS.

THE MISSION OF FESTIVAL ON THE BRAZOS IS TO EDUCATE OUR CITIZENS AND VISITORS ABOUT OUR CITY'S HISTORY AND TO CELEBRATE WACO AND TEXAS.

THE PENDLETON ROUND-UP FOUNDATION AND PENDLETON ROUND-UP HOLDINGS, LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES TO VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN THE LOCAL AND SURROUNDING AREAS. SPECIAL EVENTS ARE ORGANIZED TO COLLECT DONATIONS THAT WILL GO TOWARDS OTHER NON-PROFITS SUCH AS THE JUSTIN COWBOY CRISIS FUND THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SEVERELY INJURED RODEO CONTESTANTS. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING AREA ACTIVITIES THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS, THE FOUNDATION ALSO LOANS PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE COMMUNITY TO FACILITATE AN ANNUAL COMMEMORATION DEPICTING LIFE OF THE EARLY EXPLORERS AND NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE 1800'S.

Bring together groups of local & international jazz musicians to display their talents to the local community & create community unity.

TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A RECREATIONAL FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA.

TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS.

OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY THEATRE

TO ORGANIZE, CONDUCT, AND FINANCE CELEBRATIONS IN DOWNTOWN LUBBOCK, TEXAS, TO FOCUS ATTENTION ON THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND OVERALL IMPORTANCE OF THE CENTRAL CORE OF LUBBOCK TO THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.

ALBUQUERQUE PRIDE STRIVES TO PROMOTE THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, INTERSEX AND QUEER LGBTIQ COMMUNITY THROUGH PRODUCING QUALITY EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF SEXUAL DIVERSITY.

TO BRING HISTORICAL EVENTS AND PERIODS OF TIME TO LIFE THROUGH REENACTMENT AND PARTICIPATION OF ARTISANS AND ENTERTAINERS FOR THE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC

PROMOTE IRISH HERITAGE/VITALITY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZE AND OVERSEE COMMUNITY PARADE HELD EACH YEAR IN MARCH PROMOTING IRISH HERITAGE AND TO BUILD PERMANENT CHARITABLE CAPITAL IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SERVICES

THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS, PROMOTES, AND SUPERVISES THE HISTORIC MOUNT HOLLY CEMETERY IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. THE CEMETERY DATES BACK TO 1843 AND IS THE FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR NUMEROUS FORMER DIGNITARIES AND HISTORIC LEADERS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK.

TO DELIVER TO JERSEY CITY RESIDENTS A COLORFUL ANNUAL PARADE AND FESTIVAL IN CELEBRATION OF THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP DAY. TO ENHANCE BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FILIPINO CULTURE AND ACTIVITIES. BE OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO GAIN FOR THEMSELVES THAT RECOGNITION DUE TO THEM AS AN ETHNIC GROUP IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. TO ENHANCE THE INTEGRATION OF FILIPINOS INTO MAINSTREAM AMERICA BY ENGAGING IN SOCIO-CULTURAL, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL UNDERTAKINGS.

PRODUCES PATRIOTIC JULY 4 PARADE,FIREWORKS AND CONCERT.

RENAISSANCE FAIR: PERFORMED STAGE SHOWS, PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, SUPPORTED LOCAL ACTORS AND ARTISANS.

PROVIDE HISTORICAL FESTIVAL

1800'S FUR TRADING CAMP REENACTMENT HELD IN OCTOBER WITH CRAFTS & TRADES, MUSIC, GAMES AND FOOD OF THE TIME. EDUCATE PUBLIC ABOUT LIFE OF EARLY SETTLERS OF THE AREA. FIRST TWO DAYS OF FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVELY FOR AREA SCHOOL STUDENTS. TOTAL ATTENDENCE APPROXIMATELY 11,000.

TO ESTABLISH PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN: PUBLIC PARKS, CULTURAL FACILITIES, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

TO PROMOTE DOWNTOWN ANTIOCH AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS THEREIN.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGH FIRST PERSON HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION ON LIVE PERFORMANCES AND OTHER MEDIA

TO PRESERVE THE HISTORIC SLATON HARVEY HOUSE IN SLATON, TX.

THE CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL SEEKS TO PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND FUN ANNUAL EVENTS THAT EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY.

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To restore an old school building in the community for recreational use and after school programs.

AMISH QUILT AUCTIONS AND CRAFT SHOWS TO PROMOTE THE HISTORY OF THE AMISH PEOPLE AND PROVIDE INCOME FOR OVER 350 FAMILIES.

Festival

TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE OREGON TRAIL.

BUILD, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A WALK-THROUGH HISTORY DEPICTING THE PERSECUTION AND INCREDIBLE FAITH OF THE WALDENSIAN RELIGIOUS GROUP THAT MIGRATED FROM NORTHERN ITALY TO VALDESE, NORTH CAROLINA

WOODBURY DAYS ORGANIZATIONS HOLDS A COMMUNITY EVENT ONCE A YEAR CALLED WOODBURY DAYS WHERE THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE INVITED TO COME TOGETHER AND EXPLORE WHAT THE COMMUNITY HAS TO OFFER.

PROMOTE CIVIC PRIDE