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Jul 4, 2008 8:53 pm US/Eastern
Pennsylvania: Holiday Weekend Events
Bucks
County:
7.4.08 – Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, Fonthill
Museum, Admission is $1 to $3, Experience
"the good old days" at an early 20th century, July 4th
celebration on the grounds of Fonthill
Museum. Activities
include a decorated bike parade (for kids), along with watermelon eating
contests, tug-o-war, sack races, pony rides, live music, picnic foods and more.
Address: E. Court Street and Route 313, Doylestown, P.A. 18901
For more information or to order tickets call 215.348.9461
7.4.08, 7.5.08, 7.27.08, 8.31.08 – Fireworks at Sesame Place! 9 p.m. Park admission is
$47.50 per person.
Address: Sesame Place,
100 Sesame Road,
Langhorne, P.A. 19047, phone 215.752.7070
For more information or to order tickets visit http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/events_july.aspx
7.5.08 –
Celebration of Freedom at Peddler's Village, begins at 9 a.m. and ends with a
fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Free admission and parking.
Address:
Peddler's Village, Route 202 and Route 263, Lahaska, P.A. 18931
For more
information call 215.794.4000 or visit http://peddlersvillage.com/special_events/annual%20events.htm
Carbon County:
CamelBack Firework -The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. on
Saturday, July 5th. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. a $10.00 per carload fee will be
collected at the parking lot entrance. Proceeds from the parking fee will
benefit Pocono Township Fire Company. Learn More ...
Camelbeach Waterpark is located off Interstate 80 at
exit 299 in Tannersville. For more information on the fireworks or Camelbeach,
please call 570-629-1661 or visit www.camelbeach.com.
The Lake Ariel Fire Hall provides a grand display of lights and noise from a beach crowded with
certified volunteers ready to give you the show of a lifetime. Quarter sticks
will provide loud and obnoxious cracks in the sky until full dark takes hold of
the crowd and the silence is deafening while we wait for that first shock of
brilliant colors in
the sky. Join us on July 4 and celebrate with friends and family!
Where: Lake
Ariel, PA
When: July 4, 2008. Arrive early. Parking begins to fill up
at approximately 3:00 PM. While you wait, enjoy one of our local restaurants hospitality
and food!
Time: Display begins approximately 9:30
PM.
Honesdale, PA is set to provide another breath-taking display
of lights and noise
on July3, 2008. Arrive early in Central Park to secure a spot for your
celebration!
Where: Honesdale, PA
When: July 3,
2008
Time: Display begins at dusk.
Rain Date: July 5,
2008
Phone: (570) 253-5492
Keep up -to-date on all displays
located in the Pocono Mountains by visiting the Pocono Mountain Vacation
Bureau.
Chester
County:
7.4.08,
7.19.08, 8.31.08, 9.6.08 – Fireworks and Fountains at Longwood Gardens.
Event time for 7.4, 7.19 – 9:15 p.m., 8.31, 9.6 – 8:45 p.m. Tickets are $10 -
$32. Celebrate a summer of oohs and aahs as spectacular
fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music.
There's no better summer eating than food cooked on the grill! Savor the Family
Fireworks BBQ before the show.
Address: Longwood
Gardens, Route 1 and
Route 52, Kennett Square,
P.A. 19348
For more information or to order tickets call 610.388.1000 x.100 or visit http://www.longwoodgardens.org/
East
Goshen Township:
7.4.08 - East Goshen
Township Park
- "Jellyroll" Performs 7:30pm with Fireworks at 9:30pm CANCELLED, Rain Date set for July 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Montgomery County:
6.29.08 – 8.31.08 – Summer Concerts in the Park at Elwood Park
Band Shell, 7 p.m., FREE admission. The free summer concerts are the highlight of
the summer season in Norristown. The concerts
run every Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Participating bands of 2008 are:
June: Norristones, Elvis Impersonator Dean Garofolo, The Allen Reynolds Band,
and Boogie Dogs.
July: The Mojack Band, Flower Power, Beatlemania, Mark Renom, Tom Miller, and
Larry McKenna.
August: Gospel in the Park, Street Corner Five, Mark Reno, Bill Ford, and Verdi
Band.
For a complete list of concert dates and more information call
610.270.0647 or visit http://www.norristown.org/calendar.php
Philadelphia:
Now – 8.31.08 – Historic Walking
Tours of Philadelphia's Old City at the Independence Visitor
Center, open daily 8:30
a.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 - $14. New Liberty Tours offers a unique
experience that allows you to see Philadelphia's
most famous historic sites and uncover hidden treasures that most tours
overlook. We offer top-quality service for a very affordable price. Our tour
leader holds a Master's degree in history education and has years of experience.
Address: Independence Visitor
Center, 1 N. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, P.A. 19106
For more information call
267.972.4120 or visit http://www.newlibertytours.com/
Now – 1.1.10 – Trolley and
Big Bus Tours, open daily 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets are $10-$27. Regular tours
in Carriages, Trolleys and Double Decker Buses.
Address: Independence Visitor
Center, 1 N. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, P.A. 19106
For more information call
215.389.8687 or visit http://phillytour.com/
6.27.08 – 8.29.08 – "1776:
The Movie-Musical" at the Independence
Living History
Center, 7 p.m. Tickets
are $10-$15. This timeless musical classic becomes an interactive movie-going
experience where visitors become a part of the action, complete with sing-a-longs
and props. It's a hysterically historical treat for the entire family.
Address: Independence Living History
Center, 115 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, P.A. 19106, phone 215.629.4026
For movie dates and
tickets visit http://onceuponanation.tix.com/Schedule.asp?ActCode=8608
6.27.08 – 8.30.08 –
Colonial Kids' Quest at the Independence
Living History
Center, 11 a.m. Tickets
are $15. The Declaration of Independence is missing! Help Phineas Bell search
for clues at historic sites that will save the day. Along the way, find his
runaway dog, Freedom and meet helpful two-legged and four-legged friends. A
kid-friendly, stroller-friendly "Whodunit" that's great for detectives of all
ages!
Address: Independence Living History
Center, 115 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, P.A. 19106, phone 215.629.4026
For a full list of event
dates and tickets visit http://onceuponanation.tix.com/Schedule.asp?ActCode=9311
7.2.08 and 7.27.08 – An Evening
with George Washington, 7 p.m., spend an unforgettable hour with
the General himself, days away from being sworn in as the first President of
the United States. Listen to stories of his time in Philadelphia and how we became a nation, and
even dance the minuet!
Address:
Free Quaker Meeting House, 500
Arch Street, Philadelphia,
P.A. 19106
For more information
visit http://historicphiladelphia.org/index.php
7.3.08 – 7.6.08 – Feel The Freedom Festival at The National Constitution
Center. Free admission. The
National Constitution Center
will celebrate July 4th weekend with the Feel the Freedom Festival.
A variety of fun family activities will occur daily in celebration of
Independence Day.
The activities are as follows:
Freedom Activity Trail (Thurs. July 3rd-Sun. July 6th
from 11a.m.-5p.m.)
Make Your Mark (Thurs. July 3rd-Sun. July 6th from
11a.m.- 5p.m.)
Fourth of July: The Anniversary of Independence
and the Great American Holiday Show (Thurs. July 3rd-Sun. July 6th
from 12p.m.-2p.m)
5th Pennsylvania
Regiment/4th Battalion (Sat. July 5th from 10a.m.- 5p.m.)
Conestoga Angels Marching Corps (Sat. July 5th-Sun. July 6th
at 1:30p.m.)
Address: National Constitution Center,
525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, P.A. 19106
For more information call 215.409.6700 or visit http://www.constitutioncenter.org/visiting/CalendarofEvents/Events/2008_07_03_19014.shtml
7.3.08, 7.20.08, 8.10.08 – An Evening With Thomas Jefferson, 7 p.m., meet
Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and the third
President of the United
States. Hear stories of his inspiration and
motivations behind this legendary document that gave birth to a nation and how
to keep it alive. Tickets are $9 to $12.
Address: Free Quaker Meeting House, 500 Arch Street, Philadelphia,
P.A. 19106
For more information
visit http://historicphiladelphia.org/index.php
7.3.08 – Ben & Betsy's Wedding, 8 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on the steps of
Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross will be married! Be there
for history in the making!
For more information call 215.683.2200
7.3.08 – Philly's Official July 4th Weekend Kick-Off Party at
O.N.E. at Rittenhouse, 121 S. 19th
Street, Philadelphia,
P.A. 19103, 9 p.m. – 3:30 a.m., Tickets available online at http://4thofjulyweekendphilly-ype.eventbrite.com/
There will be a low ticket price ($8 in advance, $10 at the door) including
one FREE drink, followed by refreshing drink specials ($4 Ketel One - Stoli -
Bacardi - Tanguerey - Cuervo mixed drinks, martinis, Red Bull, Heineken, Amstel,
Miller lite, and Yuengling)to lubricate your wanderings (stumblings?) through
three floors of the ornate atmospheric rooms in this historic Rittenhouse
mansion.
For your added amusement, we're arranging to have our friend Adam the
magician (back by popular demand!), professional dancers, and other interesting
types floating around to add to the excitement. This will be a night to
remember!!!
With no work (for most of you) on Friday, it's time to blast off this
holiday weekend by adding some RED and WHITE to your summertime BLUEs!! So,
come on down and ring in our country's annual celebration of unity at O.N.E.!!!
HELPFUL TIP: Buy tickets in advance. They GUARANTEE ENTRY and there
will be a seperate line for ticket holders at the door!
7.4.08 – Fireworks,
Sunoco Welcome America in Philadelphia
8:30-11:00 p.m.
Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks
Five-time Grammy winner John Legend returns to Philly for an evening of smooth
R&B followed by a colorful fireworks display above the Philadelphia Museum
of Art. Philly's own Russell Tompkins, Jr. and the New Stylistics open the show
on the Gold Peak Iced Tea stage with their sleek, smooth sounds and razor-sharp
harmonies that made the world fall in love with Philly soul. Brilliant
pyrotechnics by internationally acclaimed Zambelli Fireworks Internationale
light the sky following the concert. Set to the theme The Melting Pot, USA,
the show includes music from nations around the world and reflects the colors
in each country's national flag. 26th
Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
For a complete list of the Sunoco Welcome America events in Philadelphia, visit www.americasbirthday.com/calendar.asp
7.4.08- Fourth of July at City Tavern, 11 a.m., Chef/Proprietor Walter Staib
invites everyone to experience independence at City Tavern in the same fashion
as our forefathers. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes inspired by the
forefathers' culinary favorites while sipping a shrub in the Long Room - the
original site of the first Fourth of July celebration! Also, our spacious
garden area is transformed into an authentic colonial campsite with the help
from re-enactors from historic Fort
Mifflin. Dressed in
authentic period garb, they bring to life the daily rituals of a colonial
soldier setting up a replica military campsite. They also demonstrate various
18th century crafts and skills – a perfect learning experience for
all ages!
7.4.08 – Betsy's Independence Day Bash! Celebrate your independence at the
home of America's
Most Famous Flagmaker!
Enjoy crafts for kids, free programming, plus a children's naturalization
ceremony at 1:30 pm. followed by a ceremonial bell ringing of the song Let
Freedom Ring.
Address: 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia,
P.A. 19106
For more information call
215.686.1252
7.4.08 – 7.6.08 – Philadelphia Phillies
Versus the Mets, Citizens Bank Park, Game times: Friday – 7:05 p.m., Saturday –
7:05 p.m., Sunday – 1:35 p.m.
Address: Citizens Bank Park,
1 Citizens Bank Park Way,
Philadelphia, P.A. 19148
To order tickets call
215.463.1000 or visit http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/schedule/sortable.jsp?c_id=phi&year=2008
7.4.08 – 7.6.08 – WT Productions
Presents: 5th Annual Philadelphia
Salsa Congress at the Pennsylvania
Convention Center.
Tickets are $10-$65. 5th Annual World Salsa Championships qualifying
competition and event. Daily educational workshops, vendors, nightly
performance showcases with international dancers and nightly social dances with
world-renowned salsa artists. Show times for 7.4 and 7.5 – 7:30 p.m., 7.6 – 6 p.m.
Address: Pennsylvania Convention
Center, 12th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, P.A. 19107
For more information call
215.418.4700 or visit http://www.philasalsacongress.com/
7.5.08 – An Evening with
Benjamin Franklin, 7 p.m., Benjamin Franklin transports guests back in time as
he reminisces and tells stories of his life. He will talk about his friends,
his inventions, his experiments and share his thoughts about the beginning of
the nation. Get an electrifying peek at the personality of one of our greatest
founding fathers as he reveals his innermost secrets. Tickets are $9 to $12.
Address: Free Quaker
Meeting House, 500 Arch Street,
Philadelphia, P.A. 19106
For more information
visit http://historicphiladelphia.org/index.php
Spirit of Philadelphia, Fireworks
Dinner Cruises
7.5.08 – Penn's Landing Fireworks on the River, boarding 7 p.m., cruising
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., $69.90 per person
7.9.08 & 7.11.08 – Philadelphia Phillies Independence Day Celebratory
Fireworks, boarding 6:30 p.m., cruising 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., $59.90 per person
For more information call 866.455.3866 or visit www.spiritofphiladelphia.com
7.4.08 - Southwest July 4th Parade, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
What would the Fourth of July be without a great parade? Immediately following
the conclusion of the festival, Southwest Airlines sponsors Philadelphia's main parade to celebrate the
Fourth.
Radnor
Township:
7.4.08 - Radnor High School fields on King of
Prussia Road - food, music and games - begins at 6:30 pm. Fireworks at dusk -
Benefits the Radnor High School Scholarship Fund - Children under 12 ($3),
Adults ($5) Car ($15) Gate Prices or advance tickets at the Township Building
on Iven Avenue 610.688.5600 for more information.
Tredyffrin
Township:
7.4.08 -
Concert and Fireworks at Wilson Farm Park - Tredyffrin
Township - "Canal Street Hot 6″ New Orleans Style Dixieland
Jazz Concert- 7pm - 9pm Fireworks begin at about 9pm. Directions: Route 202
South, take Chesterbrook exit, right onto Chesterbrook Blvd, right to 500 Lee
Road. FREE admission.
