Lisbon celebrates America’s 250th anniversary

Lisbon Fireworks Committee Chairperson Judy Noel greets attendees before introducing Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson, left, and Lisbon veteran Roger Bacon. She’s wearing this year’s commemorative T-shirt designed by Callie Hayes. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)

U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and purple heart recipient Roger Bacon of Lisbon welcomes residents to the Lisbon Fireworks festivities, celebrating the founding of America 250 years ago on July 4. He talked about veterans, sacrifices and led the Pledge of Allegiance. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)

Stella Ward, 3, of Hubbard emerges from a tunnel on an inflatable at the Lisbon Fireworks Celebration. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)

Jack and the Cadavers kick off the music on the midway at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds for the Lisbon Fireworks. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)

Timmy Sheets of Negley practices his tossing technique prior to the cornhole tournament for the Lisbon Fireworks. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)

Judy Noel, chairperson of the Lisbon Fireworks Committee, gets the party started to celebrate America 250 in Lisbon. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)