Embassy of the United States Ottawa, Canada

OTTAWA - United States Ambassador David Jacobson will host the annual Fourth of July Independence Day celebration in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Ambassador's residence. This year's event will feature the Nepean All-City Jazz Band and a variety of delicious picnic favorites.

Arrangements have been made to allow for coverage of the U.S. Embassy's July 4 celebration.

Working press must pre-register by calling the Embassy Press Office at 613-688-5315 before close of business on Wednesday, June 27th. Journalists and/or photographers who arrive to cover the event without registering in advance will not be admitted on the grounds. No last minute substitutes will be permitted. Press must bring photo ID with them. All media and guests are permitted to bring cameras and smart phones onto the property.

The working press is asked to arrive at the Lisgar Road Entrance, 500 Lisgar Rd., Rockcliffe Park, by 3:30 p.m. sharp in order to clear security and cover the event. All media will proceed through security together, at the same time. Please take care to arrive on time.

Once coverage is complete, working media are welcome to stay and enjoy the party as guests.

There will be no parking on the residence grounds or Lisgar Road. Taxi transportation to and from the residence is strongly recommended.

Schedule

3:30 p.m.: Press arrives at the Lisgar Road Entrance, 500 Lisgar Rd., Rockcliffe Park and is met by Public Affairs Staff – after security sweep press escorted to Press Area on residence grounds

4:00 p.m.: Ambassador Jacobson and Mrs. Jacobson greet guests in front of residence.

5:00 p.m.: Official Program begins
Marines to Present Colors
National Anthems
Marines Retire Colors
Ambassador Jacobson Welcomes Guests

5:30 p.m.: Nepean All-City Jazz Band performs

For more information about the event please contact:
U.S. Embassy Press Office, Ottawa
Phone: (613) 688-5315/7
Email: youngjm1@state.gov; pikesl@state.gov