BERLIN — Not only does RiverFire return in full form this Saturday to the Service Credit Union Heritage Park, but some added attractions promise to make this year’s event the best ever.
RiverFire was canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19, and last year’s version was modified when the virus surged locally, and the beer tent, the kid’s bouncy houses, petting zoo and hayrides were all eliminated.
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