Thanks for a great July 4th, 2007 Show!

Come join us in Staunton, Virginia this July for a Traditional Family event. Parade, Food, Crafts, & Great Entertainment with Fireworks on the fourth. To become a Sponsor, Volunteer, Participate in the parade, or other information please contact America's Birthday Celebration with the "Contact Us" link on the site. For Craft or Parade applications, click on the "Applications" link.

Ivan Parker 

Look for Ivan Parker and Special Guest returning for July 3, 2008 show. Ivan was voted  "Favorite Lead Vocalist" by readers of "The Singing News Magazine" six times and Favorite  Male Vocalist eight times. The Southern Gospel Music Association honored him with "Soloist of  the Year" award in 1998, and "The Singing News Fan Awards" voted him "Soloist of the  Year"  in 2001, 2002, and 2003.
 
One of the Most Cherished awards came in 1996 when he  received  the "Distinguished Soloist Award" presented by the Department of Music Ministries of  The  Church of God.

 
Special Guest: Janet Paschal

Janet Paschal is a native of Reidsville, NC. After she graduated from high school she was invited to become a member of the Gospel Group, "The LeFevres". In 1986 she began her solo career releasing her 1st album entitled, "I Give You Jesus". In 1997, she became an accomplished author with the release of "The Good Road", a collection of her own writings and reflections on life.

She has received countless awards, numerous Dove and Grammy nominations and is consistently named one of Christian Music's top female vocalists.

Also Appearing: Collin Raye

One of the true hitmakers of the early 1990's, Collin Raye still continues to crank out soulful, heartfelt material with the honesty and richness that is signature to his vocals on his newly formed label StarPointe Records. Five times nominated as country music's Male Vocalist of the Year, Collin Raye has consistently used his stardom to advance social causes.

Among the organizations he has supported are Boys Town, First Steps, Al-Anon, Special Olympics, Country Cares About AIDS, Catholic Relief Services, Parade of Pennies, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, The Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence, The Emily Harrison Foundation, Childhelp USA, Silent Witness National Initiative, Easter Seals and Make a Difference Day. At the 2001 Country Radio Seminar, Clint Black presented Collin Raye with the organization's Humanitarian of the Year award in recognition of Collin's issue-oriented music and his tireless charity work.