Happy 175th Chelsea, Michigan!
This event took place from June 25-28, 2009 to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Chelsea, Michigan. We'd like to thank the planning committee, the Chelsea community and our sponsors for wonderful celebration!
In the News
- Celebration another proud moment in our history by Mayor Ann Feeny (Chelsea Standard, 7.2.09)
- Weekend celebration boasts great activities (Chelsea Standard, 7.2.09)
- 175th Anniversary Series: Transitional years bring changes to Chelsea (Chelsea Standard, 6.18.09)
- Chelsea 175th commemorative book published (Chelsea Standard, 6.18.09)
- Chelsea's 175th Anniversary Celebration to hold fundraising auction (Ann Arbor News, 6.16.09)
- 175th Community Day (Chelsea Standard, 6.11.09)
- Plans underway for Chelsea's 175th anniversary (Chelsea Standard, 3.25.09)
About the Event
Join us as we celebrate Chelsea's 175th Anniversary with fun, history and hometown pride. This four day celebration from June 25-28, 2009 will include inexpensive, old-time family fun events. Such events include a parade, fireworks, an ice cream social, a community chicken broil and a square dance. The whole weekend is organized by Chelsea volunteers.
Event Highlights
Here are just a few of the events we have planned for the weekend:
- Kick Off Event during Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights - Thursday, June 25
- Youth Activities and entertainment - Friday, June 26
- Historical walking tours - Friday, June 26
- Parade - Saturday, June 27. The parade is organized by the Chelsea Area Fire Authority. If you have questions, please call (734) 475-8755 or visit www.cafa6.org
- Contests, food and displays at the Fairgrounds - Saturday, June 27
- Civil war encampment - Friday and Saturday
- Fireworks - Saturday, June 27
- Community brunch - Sunday, June 28
- Free concert and ice cream - Sunday, June 28
There is MUCH MORE! Learn more about the great events we are planning!