The newly formed Parkesburg 250 committee is continuing to make plans for a celebration that is set to run in conjunction with America's 250th birthday this July.

The newest announcement is that is a full carnival will be presented in Minch Park, 111 West St., Parkesburg. The carnival will run on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 1, 2 and 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, July 4, from 3 to 10 p.m.

"It will be a full-fledged carnival," said Casey Wyatt, a member of the Parkesburg 250 committee. "Houghton Enterprises is bringing rides, food and game concessions. It has been about 10 to 12 years since the carnival has been in Parkesburg."

Admission to the carnival will be free; tickets will be required to take part in the games and rides.

Funds are now being raised by the Parkesburg 250 committee to finance the cost of the fireworks, which are set to go off at the conclusion of the carnival on July 4.

"Because this is the Fourth of July during the 250th anniversary, the cost for fireworks is higher than usual," Wyatt pointed out. "The committee has been working hard through fundraisers like bingo and pancake breakfasts, but we are still looking for additional business or private sponsors to help make fireworks happen and bring this tradition back to Parkesburg."

Other activities will also be featured on July 4. "Saturday will be an all-day event," said Wyatt. "There will be a car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; vendors and a beer garden from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and bands on the stage all evening."

Baseball games are being planned for Sunday, July 5. All proposed events are subject to change.

Parkesburg 250, which has been meeting since the fall of 2025, includes representatives from local organizations and businesses.

The group's next fundraising event will be bingo on Saturday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parkesburg VFW, 406 W. Fourth Ave.

For complete details, including updates, schedules, fundraising opportunities and ways to get involved, join the "Parkesburg 250" Facebook group. Those with questions may email parkesburg250@gmail.com.