Come visit the Columbus Regional Health tent at the Bartholomew County Library Plaza to join us in this community celebration.  The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is designed to inspire and unify Hoosiers as one of the major commemorative events of the 2016 Bicentennial celebration. Hoosiers will symbolically “pass the torch” connecting generations to IGNITE the future. The Bartholomew County Bicentennial Experience will take place at Library Plaza from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. There will be food trucks, music, entertainment, and community related activities.

Columbus Regional Health will have representatives from WellConnect and Emergency Services.

Columbus Torch Relay Celebration at Bartholomew County Library Plaza

2:00 - 8:00 pm - Steps Through Time Exhibit, United Way's Bart the Bicentennial Bison on display

2:00 - 6:00 pm - Family-centered booths (5th Street sidewalk adjacent to Library Plaza) and Food booths (Library parking lot)

4:30 - 5:15 pm - Columbus City Band performance in front of First Christian Church

6:00 - 7:00 pm - Entertainment on the Library Plaza
Tim Grimm Family Band

7:00 - 8:00 pm - Bicentennial Torch Program
Harry McCawley will be your emcee for a celebration as the City of Columbus and Bartholomew County representatives accept the Bicentennial Torch

Acceptance of the Torch - Larry Kleinhenz, Bartholomew County Commissioner
City Proclamation - Mayor Jim Lienhoop
Introduction of Bartholomew County's Torchbearers - Harry McCawley
DAR Children's Choir performance
Cupcakes and balloons for all in attendance immediately following program