On Thursday, July 4th, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization is sponsoring a family-friendly celebration in honor of Independence Day in downtown Clearwater. The event will be from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. There is no cost to attend.

Guests will sign in at the Osceola Courtyard (located at 201 N. Fort Harrison Ave.) and be provided with a guide to all of the activities – both in the Osceola Courtyard itself and in the Church-supported humanitarian centers down South Ft Harrison Avenue. to Cleveland Street. Participating organizations include the Florida affiliates for: United for Human Rights, The Way to Happiness Foundation, the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, the Volunteer Ministers and Citizens Commission on Human Rights.

These humanitarian centers are bookended by the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center (133 N. Fort Harrison Avenue) and Scientology Information Center (500 Cleveland Street), both of which will also provide activities during the event.

“In addition to hot dogs, snow cones and a bounce house, guest can enjoy activities that highlight the heritage of our country’s founding,” said Lisa Mansell from the Public Affairs Department of the Church of Scientology. “We welcome the community to come join us as part of their holiday celebration.”

As guests complete the various activities in the centers, they will be given raffle tickets for prize drawings which will be held at 4:45pm in the Osceola Courtyard.

For more information about the July 4th celebration, call 727-467-6860 or RSVP via email to [email protected].


About the Church of Scientology: Since the forming of the first Church of Scientology in 1954, the religion has grown to more than 11,000 Scientology Churches, missions, related organizations and affiliated groups across 167 nations. L. Ron Hubbard, the Founder of the Scientology religion, also wrote extensively on the subjects of education, drug rehabilitation, morals and many other areas, developing technologies with broad application in secular programs. His work has inspired millions around the world to learn their human rights, steer clear of drugs, lead more moral lives and build a better world.