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Contact Courtney Guertin
cguertin@battleshipcove.org
(508) 678-1100

Bicentennial Birthday Bash
Public invited to watch fireworks from Battleship Massachusetts

Fall River: Fall River's 200th birthday will begin with a bang on Saturday, September 6th. The festivities include a "family day" on the waterfront, which will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Heritage State Park. The event will feature a 50-piece Air Force Band, live entertainment and an array of foods.

At 9:15 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) the public is invited to view a dazzling fireworks display from the city's famous WWII battleship, "Big Mamie." The U.S.S. Massachusetts will fire a five-inch salvo as fireworks illuminate the sky. Tickets to watch this spectacle from the battleship are only $4 and are on sale now.

Battleship Cove is a maritime heritage museum preserving five National Historic Landmarks within the world's largest and most diverse collection of historic naval ships. Recently designated as the future site for the Commonwealth's official memorial for September 11th, Battleship Cove is Massachusetts' official memorial for World War II and the Korean, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf Wars.

Battleship Cove is open all day, 362 days each year. Free parking. Wardroom Grille. Gift shop. Private Functions. (508) 678-1100, (800) 533-3194; fax (508) 674-559; www.battleshipcove.org.

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