Pull out your red, white, and blue.
There are many local events for residents of all ages to mark down on your calendars as the nation approaches its 236th birthday next Wednesday.
The Wawa Welcome America! festival will provide plenty of activities in our nation's birthplace, starting June 26 and wrapping up on July 4 with a free concert and fireworks finale at Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Check out the full schedule by clicking the link.)
However, as our schedule shows, celebrating America's freedom can involve much more than just pyrotechnics.
Here are the details of the area's variety of Fourth of July celebrations. (Check back Wednesday for a list of area fireworks displays.)
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Tuesday, June 26
A Patriotic Concert by The Patriotic Festival Choir, made up of singers from local churches.
Where:
When: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free; proceeds from free will offering will support The Veteran's Legacy.
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Sunday, July 1
is a day full of colonial activities in celebration of Independence Day.
Where: , E Bishop Hollow Rd & Chapel Hill Rd, Media, PA
When: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for children (4-12)
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Wednesday, July 4
The returns to West Chester Pike after bringing out over 400 participants last year.
Where: Starts/ends near the Broomall Fire Company, 10 N Malin Rd, Broomall, PA
When: Race begins at 9:25 a.m., awards ceremony and raffle follows
Cost: $20 to participate
The provides a venue to decorate everything from bicycles to pets.
Where: , 107 W Chester Pike, Havertown, PA
When: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
West Chester will also host a , with prizes for the best decorated bikes and more.
Where: , North 5 Points Rd., West Chester, PA
When: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
is a day full of colonial activities in celebration of Independence Day.
Where: , E Bishop Hollow Rd & Chapel Hill Rd, Media, PA
When: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for children (4-12)
has plenty to do for the whole family, including a moonbounce and a bike/stroller/wagon/etc. decorating contest.
Where: Rose Tree Ln & Oxford Hill Ln, Havertown, PA
When: Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at Westgate Park Circle; activities at Westgate Park start at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
The , led by Director Tom Hoey, will play an authentic recreation of a John Philip Sousa concert.
Where: , W Rose Tree Rd & N Providence Rd, Upper Providence, PA
When: 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Garrett Hill's has a great parade line-up set, featuring a host of bands, fire companies, and elected officials.
Where: , 810 Conestoga Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA
When: 10:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
A dedication of the recently expanded will honor eleven residents from Springfield and Morton for their services.
Where: Springfield Volunteer Memorial Field at the corner of Saxer and Powell
When: 8:15 a.m.
Cost: Free
Did we miss something? Please let us know about it in the comments area below. Or let us know if one of the items above is not to be missed.
