By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw
WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Freedom Fest persevered after heavy rains led to the cancellation of a Friday night concert and a Saturday morning parade in Warsaw, all aimed at commemorating America’s 250th birthday.
Despite continued storms to the south, sunshine and warm conditions took hold Saturday afternoon locally and continued through Sunday.
The highlights included a Veterans Memorial Service, a U.S. Air Force flyover, a multifaceted historical village, as well as a Saturday night concert and two nights of fireworks — all at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.
Ken Locke, who participated in the Veterans Service, tipped his hat to Mike Lauer, who oversaw much of the planning.
“Mike, I want you to know from all of us, we owe you a great debt of gratitude,” Locke said.
“You have been through the war on this, so thank you very much for all your work on this. You deserve a lot of credit. Thank you very much,” Locke said.
Downpours led to the postponement of a performance by the American Legion Band of Fort Wayne (overseen by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department) on Friday at Central Park and Saturday morning’s parade.
A new date for the concert has not yet been announced.
