Bryan Park Centennial Celebration September 25, 2010

The celebration will feature food, live music, children’s activities, and a wide variety of vendors and exhibitors, including local artists, non-profit organizations, and environmental groups. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Mayor Dwight C. Jones and other dignitaries will provide opening remarks at 12:30 p.m., while Susan Greenbaum, the Chris Adams Band, and the Bopcats will provide the musical entertainment at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. In addition, members of the Richmond Raiders professional indoor football team will be on hand to meet the public, and the Lady Raiders Dance Team will perform.
Arts and crafts, a tree climb, a moon bounce, and a fire truck from Richmond Fire and Emergency Services will be available for children to enjoy. The RVA Hoop Lovers will provide hula hoop demonstrations and the Richmond SEAL physical training team will conduct a tug-of-war. The SPCA will bring its walk-through Tail Wagon and the Richmond Police Department will have mounted police on hand.
One highlight of the day will be the burial of a time capsule in the park. Richmond children, kindergarten through 12th grade, are invited to submit a letter or poster for possible inclusion in the time capsule and to make suggestions for items to be included. For complete information on the time capsule contest, visit www.friendsofbryanpark.org or e-mail [email protected]. You may also call (804) 646-5733 for additional information.

Official Website: http://friendsofbryanpark.org/