2011 Honda of Decatur Spirit of America Stage Entertainment
Enjoy entertainment that is hotter than a firecracker at the 2011 Spirit of America Festival. Music, awards and pageantry will share the spotlight on the Honda of Decatur Spirit of America Stage. Also enjoy the music and fun at the Children’s Stage located near the Redstone Children’s Tent! See the Children’s area information for more details!
On Monday, July the 4th, vocalist Elle Claytor will kick off the musical performances on the Spirit stage. Raised in a family of musicians from Haleyville, she began performing at the age of 15. Performing a crowd-pleasing mix of oldies, classis and originals, she has developed a following and has participated in over 200 live events in the past two years. Claytor will perform from 12:00-1:30.
Abrielle Mullins, recently named the Alabama Country Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year and Most Promising Entertainer, will take the crowd on a musical journey in her performance from 2:30-3:15. She has recently produced her debut album “You’re My Rain” in which she wrote many of the songs, one of which is dedicated to the our Armed Forces. This talented artist shows maturity beyond her years and will captivate the audience with her signature sound and style.
At 4:00, the U.S. Army Materiel Command Four-Star Jazz Orchestra will perform an exciting array of music from Big Band to Bebop and from Dixieland to patriotic favorites! Vocalists will have the audience singing and swing to the sounds of classic crooner such as Sinatra and Billie Holiday.
See patriotic costumed re-enactors from the National Sojourners Heroes Division present a patriotic message and lesson at 5:00 as they share a “Build a Flag” and “A Toast to the Flag” presentation to remind the audience of the true meaning of the day!
A highlight of each Spirit of America Festival is the Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM which recognizes outstanding service and sacrifice for country and fellow man. As day moves to night, the stage is set at 8:00 for a display of beauty, grace and intelligence as the Miss Point Mallard Pageant celebrates its 41st year of competition. A day of dazzling fun, entertainment and celebration culminates with a spectacular fireworks display showcasing the festival theme of “I Pledge Allegiance” that will illuminate the night sky and your heart. Come to the 2011 Spirit of America Festival, and experience family fun and entertainment that honors and embraces traditional American values.
