New Castle, PA

Well it is that time again- Serene , Peaceful, Cascade Park.
is alive with the 50's July 3 though 6

Cascade Park in New Castle, Pa goes back in the time machine to celebrate the 1950.
This event draws entertainment for the whole family. The 1950 music, Elvis singing his heart out, the anticipated antique car show, the aroma of all
the food vendors, all this and more in this yearly spectacular..

You really don't need to hunt up your old class-mates. They will be there, with their kids.

The young and the old come to celebrate and reminisce about what was.
A good time is always had by all. This is one of the many fun events in New Castle. Our residents always
seem to be there to support the many who work so hard to create a special time for families to share and remember. They do this event every year.

I took these pictures in the rain this afternoon pre-opening first night- before all the activity.

As I sit here blogging ( instead of at the park enjoying Elvis). I can almost hear the music , the roar of those coveted antique cars and the smell of all that food.
That is a feat because I am 6 miles away.

BUT my home is on a hill that overlooks the valley of New Castle and I can stand at my living room window and see the fireworks. I guess you can say I have the best seat in the house. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Just kind of wondered if anywhere else has this back to the 50's event?

In 1990 the residents of New Castle, located in Lawrence County heard the announcement that their hometown was named “Fireworks Capital ofAmerica”. Celebration and excitement was in order. Welcome signs and banners lined the streets. To continue the celebration, the Fireworks Capital of America committee sponsors annually a fireworks festival each July. The festival includes something for everyone, including free family entertainment, live music, street dancing, wonderful ethnic foods, the ducky derby and of course the finale…… FIREWORKS!

Our claim to fame as fireworks Capital of America" all started back in 1886 when Leopold Fazzoni

emigrated to New Castle and started Fazzoni Brothers Fireworks Company.

In 1895 Paul Rozzi settled in New Castle to work with Fazzoni and soon opened his own company, Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks

Constantino Vitale learned the trade of manufacturing fireworks from Rozzi and found the Vitale Fireworks Manufacturing Company in Italy. In 1922 Vitale brought his company to New Castle.

In 1994 the name of Vitale Fireworks Manufacturing Company was changed to Pyrotecnico.

Antonio Zambelli worked for Fazzoni Fireworks and in the late 1940’s Zambelli purchased the Fazzoni’s business and renamed it Zambelli Internationale. As we all know the rest is history

When these Italian families emigrated to America and brought their love of fireworks with them, they brought to the residents of New Castle a share in their contribution to the world. A love of fireworks flourishes in America and because of them we can share in their glory.

For more on Zambelli internationale

http://www.fireworkscompany.com/schedule.html

for more information about tourism in our area visit Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency

http://www.VisitLawrenceCounty.com

New castle's annual fourth of july fireworks event is sceduled for july 12th starting at 3:00pm, with food and bands in town. the fireworks starting at 10:30. If you know of anyone wanting to move to the area please follow, my link on my blog for lawrence county for things to do in the area.

THINGS ARE PICKING UP IN NEW CASTLE, I'M HOPING TO BE ABLE TO POST MY LISTINGS HERE SOON. I JUST HAVE NOT FIGURED OUT THE FORMAT YET. IF ANY ONE KNOWS AND WANTS TO HELP FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME. I DO HAVE SOME PICTURES OF THE AREA AS WELL, WE ARE CLOSE TO THE AMISH COMMUNITY, AND THERE ARE SOME BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES IN THE AREA THAT I WILL BE POSTING SOON. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL WHO HAVE WELCOMED ME TO THE SITE...IF YOU KNOW OF ANY ONE WANTING TO RELOCATE TO WESTERN PA LET ME KNOW. ALSO CHECK OUT MY LINK TO LAWRENCE COUNTY. THERE ARE LOTS OF COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE AREA.

DAVID

NEW CASTLE IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE. WE ARE CENTRAL TO MANY HIGHWAYS INCLUDING 60, 80, 79, 422, AND 224. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS NEARBY INCLUDING MORAINE STATE PARK, PEARSON PARK AND McCONNELLS MILLS TO NAME A FEW. WE ARE AN HOUR AND 15 MINUTES FROM THE PITTSBURGH INT'L AIRPORT. NEW CASTLE HAS A LOT TO OFFER WHEN IT COMES TO HOMES. WE ALSO HAVE SEVERAL EVENTS DURING THE YEAR. BACK TO THE 50s CAR EVENT, THE FORTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY (FIREWORKS CAPITOL OF AMERICA) LIGHT UP NIGHT AND SEVERAL OTHER LOCAL EVENTS. CHECK OUT MY LINK TO LAWRENCE COUNTY!! THIS IS A CONTINGENT LISTING OF MINE THAT SHOULD BE GOING UNDER CONTRACT ANY DAY. A FINE EXAMPLE OF THE MANY QUEEN ANN VICTORIANS AROUND TOWN. THIS ONE WAS COMPLETELY RESTORED.