The 2016 Bicentennial Celebration for the city of Washington officially kicks of next month.
The event is called the Gatsby Bicentennial Kickoff. The them is the classic novel, The Great Gatsby. Attendees are encouraged to wear 1920 period costumes.
It’ll be November 14th starting at 5 at the Washington National Guard Armory.
Washington Mayor Joe Wellman says tickets are still available…
Tickets are $40 or $70 per couple. You can buy tickets at the chamber of commerce For more information call 812-254-5262.