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Rebild Festival - July 4th
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The Rebild Festival - Rebild Hills & National Park - Jutland
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Rebild Festival - Celebration of the American Independence Day July 4th

The scenic heather-covered hills of Rebild in Jutland has since July 4th 1912 been the site of the celebration - presented to the Danish nation by Danish-Americans. Music, entertainment, community singing and speeches by prominent Americans and Danes are expressions of the bonds which unite the USA and Denmark. The event is celebrated every year on the American Independence Day July 4th and organised by the Rebild Society - A Danish America Friendship Organization. The Patron of the Rebild festival is HM Queen Margrethe II.
 
 

YouTube video presentation with the talented University Laboratory School Symphonic Band playing - Strike Up the Band - composed in 1927 by George Gershwin (1898 – 1937) and best known from the film “Strike Up the Band” from 1940 with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. After this Video - several versions of - Strike Up the Band - are presented.

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