Over the past 6 months, Pennsylvania has hosted many Prevention events commemorating Smokey's 60th Birthday. There are 20 Forest Districts throughout the state, and each one has been doing School Prevention programs, and special events. Two events that come to mind are:
March 17, 2004 |
Smokey Bear 60th Kickoff, in conjunction with Pa Wildfire Prevention week with Governor Ed Rendell |
May 22, 2004 |
Appearance of Smokey Bear Hot Air Balloon at Lewistown Pa. Arts Festival |
May 29, 2004 |
Appearance of Smokey Bear Hot Air Balloon at Gifford Pinchot State Park |
Events to come are:
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August 9, 2004 |
Noontime Ceremony, Smokey Bear Birthday Celebration on State Capitol Grounds. Lt Governor Catherine Baker Knoll |
August 26, 2004 |
10:00 AM-5:00 PM Williamsport, Pa. Smokey Bear Cold Air Balloon appearance in conjunction with Little League World Series. |
There are numerous other events out in the Forest Districts. They might be smaller, but, just as important. One of the objectives is to have Smokey be Grand Marshall of a Fireman's Parade in honor of his 60th Birthday. |
