Celebrate

Delaware County Celebrates America’s Independence Day in July 2024

Residents and visitors are invited to join festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and commemorations.

From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. Delaware County’s own John Morton casting the tie breaking vote in favor of revolution. John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that July 2 “will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival” and that the celebration should include “Pomp and Parade…Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.”

Celebrate our Independence Day at these festivities around Delaware County:

Aldan 4th of July Association Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 11 AM
Providence Rd. & Woodlawn Ave. Aldan, PA
www.aldan4thofjuly.com
First a hometown parade and then a community festival at the James R. Hopely, Jr. Athletic Complex for food, fun & prizes!  Parade Route:  East on Providence Road to Elm Avenue; South on Elm Avenue to Magnolia Avenue; West on Magnolia Avenue to Sycamore Avenue; North on Sycamore Avenue to Ballfields at James R Hopely Athletic Complex.
After Parade Activities: Flag raising by Aldan Boy Scout Troop 2; races for children organized by the Aldan Youth Club; baby parade, Ice cream and US flag distribution at the John P McBlain Community Center on Shisler Avenue (while supplies last).

Aston Township Live Music, Food trucks and Fireworks
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 5 - 10 PM
Music & Fook Trucks - Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Rd. Aston, Pa 19014)
Fireworks - Sun Valley High School, 2881 Pancoast Ave., Aston, PA 19014
https://astontownship.net/fourth-of-july-celebration-information/
Aston Township invites you to join us on the Fourth of July for live music, food trucks and fireworks!  We will be hosting The Fabulous Greaseband at our brand new amphitheater, located in the rear of the Community Center (3270 Concord Rd. Aston, Pa 19014).  This portion of our celebration will begin at 5pm, with the band beginning at 7pm and ending at 9pm, just in time for our annual fireworks display which will begin around 9:30pm at Sun Valley High School, 2881 Pancoast Ave., Aston, PA 19014.

Bring a chair or blanket, your appetite, find a spot and celebrate our new amphitheater and most importantly Independence Day with us! We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Clifton Heights Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks
Parade - Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 10 AM
Fireworks - Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Parade starts at Prospect and North Church Street
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CHJuly4thAssoc

Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead July 4th Celebration
Thursday, July 4th at 11 AM to 4 PM, with last admission at 3 PM.
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation Ridley Creek State Park, 3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, PA
https://www.colonialplantation.org/events-and-programs/
Celebrate the nation’s birthday at the farm! Join the debate between Patriots, Loyalists, and Quakers as they all confront independence and help decide the true loyalty of the farm. Meet Martha Washington, make a demonstration against the king, hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and show your loyalty by signing the Declaration. Ongoing activities at the farm include hearth cooking, quill writing, garden, textiles, meet the animals, and more! 

11 AM- 12 PM Pratt Run Tea Party, 12 PM Burning an Effigy of King George, 12:15 PM Conversation between Neighbors and Reading of Declaration of Independence, 12:30 PM Signing of the Declaration of Independence

The farm is open from 11 AM to 4 PM with last admission at 3 PM.  Admission is $12 for Adults, $8 Children/Seniors (65+), and $5 Members. Visitors are welcome to bring a lawn/folding chair and water bottles.

Concord Township

Patriotic Pet Parade & Ice Cream Social Dog Park – 725 Smithbridge Road July 11, 2024 6:00 PM 
Pie Baking Contest Township Park - 701 Smithbridge Road July 14, 2024 1:00 PM 
https://www.townshipofconcord.com/parks___recreation/events,_programs___tickets/index.php

Glenolden's Fourth of July Celebration & Pop-Up Mini-Golf
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9 AM
Hillcrest Ave. Glenolden, PA, 19036
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/marplenewtown/calendar/event/20240704/79e2d2dd-0a0a-4c12-bb65-c8b70b7272fd/glenoldens-fourth-of-july-celebration-2024-update-fireworks-canceled-festival-still-on

Haverford Township Paddock Farms Civic Association
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 10:30 AM - 1PM
Paddock Park,  214 W Hillcrest Ave, Havertown, PA 19083
https://fb.me/e/4Fwgso0o8
Everyone is invited to decorate bikes, scooters and strollers and meet at 10:30 a.m. at Merrybrook Circle to parade into the park, led by Oakmont Fire Company. Prizes will be awarded for best decorations. The festivities will begin in the park at 11 a.m., and will include an inflatable slide, games, face painting, a dunk tank and more. Food trucks on-site will include Savannah’s Southern Cuisine and Owl Water Ice and Treats. Cash and Venmo will be accepted by vendors. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the association table for a fun kids’ giveaway and to purchase 50/50 raffle tickets. Guests will be able to cool down before leaving with a “hose down,” compliments of Oakmont Fire Company.

Havertown Llanerch Civic Association and the Llanerch Fire Company Fourth of July Parade 
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM 
Llanerch Fire House, 107 West Chester Pike, Havertown
https://www.facebook.com/events/331712446649602/?ref=newsfeed
Children, accompanied by adults, are welcome to get their bikes, scooters, wagons and strollers and even dogs, ready to parade through the neighborhood. We will parade through the neighborhood ending at Llanerch Park with some light refreshments. Parade leaves from the Llanerch Fire House parking lot at 10:00am or jump in along the route.

Lansdowne Fourth of July Float Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9 AM
East Greenwood Ave. Lansdowne, PA
We look forward to joining in with the Lansdowne Community in celebrating 4th of July with a parade beginning on East Greenwood Avenue turning on Wycombe Avenue and right onto Stewart Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue. The parade continues north up Lansdowne Avenue and right onto Essex Avenue to the Penn Wood High School Football Field. The parade begins at 9:00 on July 4th and will be followed by a short ceremony at the Penn Wood High football stadium at approximately 10:00.
https://lansdowneborough.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=3520&month=7&year=2024&day=4&calType=0

Media Borough 4th of July Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 10am-12pm
Barrall Community Park & Scott-Lowrie Playground, E State Street, Media, PA 19063
The Media Recreation Board 4th of July Celebration at Barrall Field is a longstanding tradition in Media Borough! 10AM - 12PM : Water slides, face painting, wagon rides, bike decorating contest, yard games, music, & treats!
https://mediaborough.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=1783

Marple Newtown Fourth of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM
https://www.marplenewtownparade.com/
Our amazing parade steps off at 10am from St Albans Circle in Newtown Square and goes east on West Chester Pike ending at the Broomall Firehouse on Malin Rd. Come out and see the best of Marple Newtown including veterans, musical groups from all over, floats, marchers, classic and antique cars, first responders, decorated bikes and strollers, community groups and so much more!!

Norwood Citizen's 4th of July Association
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM
John Kugler Park, Winona Ave & Mohawk Ave., Norwood, PA
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1408193189466055/
Children’s parade with decorated costumes, bikes, power wheels, big wheels all start at the library at 8:30 AM. The parade will feature the Woodland String band, Civil War re-enactors along with floats, motorcycles, cars and firetrucks. Park activities will begin immediately following the parage in Kuger park. Animals are welcome too but please mind the impact of heat and crowds on your animal';s health in mind if your dressed up animal joins the parade. 
Parade Route: 400 Blk Trites Ave.; 200 Blk. W. Ridley Ave.; 400-500 Blk. Sylvan Ave.; 500 Blk. Welcome Ave.; Unit Blk. W. Winona Ave.; Unit Blk. E. Winona Ave.; 100 Blk. E. Winona Ave.

Parkside Borough 4th of July Festivities
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 12 PM to 6 PM
Borough of Parkside, 22 East Elbon Road, Brookhaven, PA
https://www.parksideborough.com/parkside-events/july-4th-paradefestivities

Prospect Park PA 4th of July Association Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9 AM
Parade starts on Baltimore and Holmes Aves. The parade route travels down Baltimore to Holmes Ave. - Left onto Holmes Ave to 17th Ave. - Right onto 17th Ave to Yagle Ave. - Left onto Yagle Ave to 16th Ave. - Right onto 16th Ave to Pennsylvania Ave. - Left onto Pennsylvania Ave to 13th Ave. - Right onto 13th Ave to Lincoln Ave. - Left onto Lincoln Ave to 11th Ave. - At this point Youth on Parade joins the main parade. – The parade continues down Lincoln Ave to 10th Ave. - Right onto 10th Ave to W Park Square. - Left onto W Park Square and follow around Park Square to the park entrance.
https://www.facebook.com/PP4th/

Garrett Hill 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 10 AM
http://www.garretthillpa.com/home.html
Parade begins at the Rosemont Business Campus, 919 Conestoga Rd, Bryn Mawr, and ends at Clem Macrone Park, Bryn Mawr where there will be entertainment, refreshments, and games for the whole family following the Parade. 
 9:30-10 AM Blike/Floats registration
10-10:30AM Judging begins
10:45 AM Opening Ceremonies and parades begin at Conestoga& Williams Rd.
12PM Food, Beverages and Entertainment at Clem Macrone Park

Ridley Park's Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks 2024 
Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10 AM
105 E Ward St, Ridley Park, PA
Parade begins at 10 AM, followed by games at 11 AM, and a Car Show at 12 PM. Fireworks at Dusk.
https://www.facebook.com/events/363410240048614/

Rose Valley Borough Fourth of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 2 PM
Moylan Rose Valley Train Station
The Parade will take off at 2 PM and there will be decorating bikes, wagons, and anything you have to make this parade more festive!
https://www.rosevalleyborough.org/post/fourth-of-july-parade

Sharon Hill Independence Day Celebrations
Saturday, June 29, 2024
2 p.m. Parade starting in the 200 block of Garvin Boulevard. Kids are invited to join in with decorated bikes in a patriotic style. 
7 p.m. An evening of celebration in the parking lot of Sharon Hill Elementary School (Calcon Hook Road and Coates St.)
9 p.m. Fireworks at the Academy Park High School football field.
https://sharonhillboro.com/event/independence-day-parade-and-fireworks-celebration/

Springfield Township 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9 AM to 12 PM
Ends at Veterans Memorial Park with activities to follow.
https://www.springfielddelco.org/event/springfield-twp-presents-4th-of-july-parade/

Swarthmore 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8 AM to 12 PM
Park Ave, Swarthmore
https://swarthmoretowncenter.com/calendar-of-events/4th-of-july-parade-lions-club-and-bike-races-sra
2024 Independence Day Event Schedule:
8:30 a.m. SRA Great Bike Race (Princeton and Park Aves.)
9:45 a.m. Lions Cub Children's Parade (Park and Dartmouth Aves.) Pets, Decorated tricycles and small Bicycles, Decorated Bicycles, Decorated Floats and Baby Carriages
10:30 a.m. Parade
10:45 a.m. Awards Ceremony
10:55 a.m. 10th Annual Swarthmore Borough Independence Day Group Portrait
11:00 a.m. Fire Company Demonstration
11:20 a.m. Fire Truck procession to Umoja Park 
11:30 a.m. Fire Company Water Fight (Umoja Park, Yale and Rutgers Aves.) 
12:30 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament (Little Crum Creek Park) 

Thornbury Township 4th of July Parade/Festival
Thursday, Jul 4 2024, 10 AM - 12 PM
Westtown Thornton Rd & Blantyre Cir, Thornbury Township, PA 19373
https://www.thornbury.org/recreation-board/page/4th-july-paradefestival-township-office-closed
Get your bike, your float, yourself all gussied up and participate in Thornbury Township’s annual 4th of July Parade! All are welcome to participate! A grab-bag of gift cards to local businesses* will be awarded for best in show for the following categories: Most Patriotic Bike, Most Patriotic Dog, Most Patriotic Stroller, Best Antique Car, and Most Creative Float. Prizes will be awarded at 11:00am at the Gazebo by the Playground. Immediately following the parade, join us for games, hot dogs and water at Thornbury Park.

Upper Chichester Township Food Trucks and Fireworks 
Friday, July 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Upper Chichester Municipal Complex, 8500 Furey Road, Upper Chichester, PA
Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Food trucks at 6:30 and fireworks at dusk.
https://www.upperchi.org/event/2024-food-truck-and-fireworks/

Fireworks Displays Only**Dusk is between 8:30 - 9 PM.

Prospect Park PA 4th of July Association Annual Fireworks
Saturday, June 8, 2024 beginning at dusk.
Witmer Memorial Field, 930 4th Ave, Prospect Park, PA 19076
DJ, Foodtrucks, Novelty items for sale. There will be parking restrictions in the 200 block of Lafayette Avenue and 200 block of Lafayette Avenue.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1128099468463085

Bethel Township Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Dusk (rain date July 5th)
Bethel Springs Elementary School, 3280 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania 19060
The Bethel Township Parks and Recreation Board will be hosting its annual fireworks display. Don't forget your blankets and chairs!
https://www.facebook.com/BethelTwp/photos/the-bethel-township-parks-and-recreation-board-will-be-hosting-its-annual-firewo/923693073136183/

Norwood Citizens' Fourth of July Association Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9 PM (rain date July 7th)
Norwood Lower Park, 282-298 E Winona Ave., Norwood, PA 19074
Fireworks are in the Lower Park at dusk on Wednesday July 3rd. School of rock will perform prior to the fireworks. Glow sticks will be available for purchase.

Upper Darby Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9 PM
Monsignor Bonner Archbishop Prendergast, 403 N. Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill , Pennsylvania 19026
https://www.upperdarby.org/events/31016/

Ridley Park Fireworks
Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Dusk
Ridley Park Lake, West Ridley & Constitution, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania 19078
https://ridleyparkborough.org/

Harrah’s Philadelphia
Saturday, July 13 at Dusk
777 Harrah's Blvd. Chester, PA 19013.
*Open to the public. Admission.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=847162074121834&set=pb.100064841466521.-2207520000