West Boylston preparing for Celebration

WEST BOYLSTON — It's a Celebration.

The town is again preparing for a festival featuring a road race, music and fireworks, all culminating in a bonfire May 23.

It's a Celebration starts with a 10 a.m. 5K road race/walk.

The event, to be held rain or shine, starts at the Major Edwards Elementary School, 70 Crescent St., where water station, award sand post-race refreshments will be located. Prizes will be awarded in ages categories: up to 14; 15 to 20; 21 to 59; and 60 and over.

Registration for those up to age 19 is $10, or $15 on race day; those 20 and over are $20, $25 on race day.

Registration includes a logo T-shirt for the first 50 registrants.

Advance registration through May 21 is available online at coolrunning.com, active.com or by mail.

Information and registration forms are also available at wbcelebration.org.

The Family Style Festival will start on May 23 at 7 p.m. at Goodale Park.

Live music and fireworks will be followed by a bonfire at 9 p.m.

Rain date for that event is May 24.

The events are funded through donations from many businesses that support the organization's efforts.