Target Independence Day Celebration

TARGET

Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Craneway Pavilion

Free to the public


Inside the historic Ford Point Building on the waterfront in Richmond, a patriotic celebration for the whole family featuring live music, food and fireworks.


5:00pm: Exterior dock area and food stands open to the public.


6:30pm: Doors open. Performances by Khalil Shaheed and
Oaktown Jazz Workshops and Hilltop Community Church Choir.


8:00pm: Oakland East Bay Symphony concert conducted by Michael Morgan that includes Disney classics, Broadway favorites and medley of works by American composer John Philip Sousa, among others.

9:15pm: (approx): Grand Finale Patriotic music accompanying the City of Richmond's spectacular fireworks display over the water.

General and premium parking will be available. There is limited seating available on a first come first served basis and guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs.

An Independence Day themed concession menu will be available at the Craneway Pavilion. The adjacent BoilerHouse restaurant will also be open for full-menu dining and service prior to and during the July 3rd event, reservations are highly recommended. Beer, wine and additional beverages will be available. No outside liquor will be allowed.
Symphony Concert Program

E.E. Bagley - National Emblem March
George Gershwin - Porgy and Bess Medley
John Williams - Star Wars Symphonic Suite
Alan Menken - Aladdin Medley (Disney)
Aaron Copland - Hoe Down from "Rodeo:
William Staffe - Battle Hymn of the Republic

Intermission

Kenneth J. Alford - Colonel Bogey March
Frederick Lowe - My Fair Lady Medley
Rodgers and Hammerstein - Sound of Music Medley

With the Fireworks:

John Philip Sousa
  Hands Across the Sea
  El Capitan
  Liberty Bell
  Washington Post
  Stars and Stripes


After the fireworks:
John Philip Sousa - Stars and Stripes Encore
Leonard Bernstein - West Side Story Medley

The Craneway Pavilion is located on 25 waterfront acres and delivers incredible views of the San Francisco skyline featuring floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the entire event space as well as a 20,000 square foot patio, perfect for viewing the City of Richmond's Firework Display.

Located at 1414 Harbour Way South in the Marina District of Richmond, Craneway Pavilion can be accessed from the 580 freeway. Click here for driving directions








High resolution photos:

Craneway at night


July 3, 2009 - Fireworks
at the Cranway


Khalil Shaheed
Director, Oaktown Jazz


Click on link for the
July 3 Celebration
Press Release





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