Pageant, Music, Fireworks Planned For 'J4' Celebration

Despite the absence of rides for the first time in more than 50 years, Morrisons Cove Memorial Park has a full slate of events scheduled for its Fourth of July celebration.

The six-day “J4” event will begin Monday, July 1, and run through Saturday, July 6.

Bartlebaugh Amusements out of Madisonburg, which has been offering concessions and rides at the park for more than 50 years, is not willing to provide rides for the week of July 4 this year.

Highlights of the week will include the Little Miss Morrisons Cove Pageant on July 1, the ag parade on July 2, fireworks shows on July 3 and July...