- Last Updated on Saturday, 29 August 2015 00:24
Other attractions for the two-day festival are the Patriots' Day Parade, Ducky Race and Fireworks
The beloved sisters Elsa and Anna, from the award-winning Disney musical fantasy "Frozen," will appear on stage for the first time in Fayette County at the Sept. 11-12 Brownsville Community Festival. Other featured attractions are a 9/11 memorial service, Patriots' Day Parade, Ducky Race and fireworks.
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| Brady Collins and Kate Kratzenberg voice the characters of Elsa and Anna. |
The festival opens Sept. 11 with a memorial service at 4:30 p.m. in downtown's Snowdon Square. The speakers are PA Rep. Pam Snyder (D-50th District) and Ron Barrie, assistant chief of South Brownsville Volunteer Fire Co. 1. Immediately prior to the service, first responders will scale crossed ladders of two fire trucks to raise the American flag in a poignant prelude to the ceremony. The 9/11 service will conclude with a dance tribute by the Amber Terretta Dance Co. and a medley of patriotic songs by the Bentworth Ministerium Community Choir.
The free "Elsa and Anna" show will feature such hit tunes as "Let It Go" and "For the First Time in Forever" from the 3D computer-animated film. A two-hour "meet and greet" with free photo opportunities for parents and children will follow the performance, slated for 2 p.m. Sept. 12.
Making the animated Disney princesses come to life will be Kate Kratzenberg and Brady Collins, two voice majors from Duquesne University who will portray the mysterious Queen Elsa of the Kingdom of Arendelle and the fearless optimist Anna, respectively. The show is produced by 13th Hour Entertainment of Zelienople.
"This is just one of the many family activities we have planned for this year's festival, which celebrates the 200th year of our borough's incorporation," says Jack Lawver, a Brownsville councilman and president of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs.
Sharing the spotlight with Elsa and Anna on the second day of the festival will be the Patriots' Day Parade at 10:30 a.m. Following the parade will be a brief firefighters' memorial service, parade awards and the presentation of a plaque from the PA State Association of Boroughs to mark the borough's 200th year of its incorporation. The Sept. 12 highlights also include the Ducky Race, a fundraiser for Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp.; a two-hour concert by The Classics, a popular classic rock band; and a grand finale of fireworks, sponsored by the Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The festival ends at 7 p.m. both days. The Charles Street Bridge will be closed Sept. 12 between Seneca and Bank streets for the flea market.
