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Saturday, June 25th
Fireworks & Live Music - Rockvale Square Outlets,
Routes 30 & 896, Lancaster,
PA 17602, 717-293-9292. Rockvale Square's annual fireworks display beginning with a concert by the Lampeter-Strasburg
Community Band under the direction of Howard Boots. A variety of patriotic and other music. 8:30 - 9:30 pm. Rain
date is June 26.
Friday, July 1st
Laserdome, 2050 Auction Rd., along Rt. 283
at the Rt. 230 Mt. Joy exit, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-492-0002. "Super Play Package" includes: 2 - 40 minute sessions
and unlimited laser concerts. Noon - 10:00 pm.
20th Annual Independence Day Parade - Downtown,
Lititz, PA.
Parade starts at 6:30 pm at West Lincoln Ave. and Warwick St and travels through downtown Lititz. “Flamin’ Dick
& The Hot Rods” follows the parade in Lititz Springs Park.
Fireman's Carnival - War Memorial Park,
Marietta,
PA. The event features food and games with a DJ Friday and Live music Saturday. Fireworks will be Saturday night. Friday 5 - 10 pm and Saturday 4 - 10 pm. Free
admission.
July 4th Sales at Tanger
Outlet Center Lancaster (July
1-4) - Take advantage of special holiday sales at Tanger Outlets, 311
Stanley K. Tanger Blvd., Lancaster, PA 17602, 800-408-3477, 717-392-7260
First Friday in Downtown Lancaster -
Shops, restaurants, and galleries will be open as musicians, artists and entertainers will dot the sidewalks and
businesses throughout the downtown streets.
Saturday, July 2nd
The Amazing Maze Maize re-opens at Cherry
Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks, just outside of Strasburg. This 5-acre
corn maze includes over 2.5 miles of trails in their new design for 2011 - "Once Upon a Time.....a corny tale".
Plus, they feature over 50 farm fun activities for all ages. Visit their farm animal center, singing chicken show,
pedal karts, pumpkin slinger, guided wagon tour, and more. They are located at 150 Cherry Hill Road in Ronks. 866-546-1799.
Fireman's Carnival - War Memorial Park, Marietta, PA. The event features food and games
with a DJ Friday and Live music Saturday. Fireworks will be Saturday
night. Friday 5 - 10 pm and Saturday 4 - 10 pm. Free admission.
194th 4th of July in Lititz - Lititz Springs Park,
Lititz, PA.
Gates open at noon; entrance fee charged. Casey Allyn from WIOV-FM will emcee the day's activities. Kids Games,
Panning for Gold with General Sutter featuring Randy Miller, Phillie Phanatic (tentatively), Cylo, Hershey’s Characters
throughout the day. 2 PM - National Anthem and Bell Ringing; 2:10 PM - New Line Revue Dancers; 3:20 PM - Zumba
Party; 4 PM - 22nd Annual Baby Parade; 5 PM - Lititz Community Band; 6:30 PM - Corty Byron Acoustic Trio (Members
of The Green Onions); 8 PM - 70th Annual Queen of the Candles Pageant; 8:30 PM - 168th Illumination of the Candles;
9 PM - BREAK! High Energy dancing and rhythm section; 10:15 PM - Fireworks! Synchronized
Independence Day Picnic - President James Buchanan's Wheatland, 1120 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, 717-392-8721. Meet James Buchanan and his family as they celebrate the 75th
anniversary of our nation. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon on the lawn, listen to live music capturing the hits of
1851, play some croquet with Harriet Lane, and roll and run old-fashioned wooden hoops with Buchanan's young nephew,
James Buchanan Henry. 12:00 - 4:00 pm.
Demo Derby / Fireworks Spectacular - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of
Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139.
Music in the Vineyards - Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate, 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge, PA 17502, 717-426-3514 or 800-522-2387. Open-air lawn
concerts are held every Saturday evening on the lawn of the Nissley Winery through Labor Day Weekend, from 7:30
pm to 10:00 pm. (Minors are not admitted.)
Sunday, July 3rd
Celebrate America - Fireworks & Fountains - Longwood
Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Get ready
for an evening of oohs and ahhs, as Longwood presents spectacular fireworks and fountains shows guaranteed to make
your summer memorable.
Fireworks & Celebration - Willow
Valley Inn & Suites, 2416 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602, 800-444-1714, 717-464-2716.
Celebrate America’s birthday at Willow Valley this year! Sunday July 3rd we have a whole event planned for your
family starting with our annual Splash Party and ending with our fireworks display. Patriotic Chapel Service (8:00
am), Join our Chaplain, Alec Millen, for a non-denominational, Patriotic Hymn service celebrating American’s 235th
anniversary of Independence! Splash Party (1:00 - 3:00 pm). Celebration Party (6:00 - 9:00 pm), including: giant
blow up obstacle course, inflatable bouncy rides, DJ Chuck, and tons of food!
Fireworks Approx., 9:15 pm.
257th Army Band, Cannon Brigade & Fireworks - Longs Park, 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17602, 717-735-8883. Returning for the community's favorite Independence Day celebration,
the “Band of the Nation's Capital,” Charlie Smithgall's cannon brigade and spectacular fireworks! 7:30 pm.
Fireworks - Mountville Swimming Pool,
350 West Main Street, Mountville, PA
Monday, July 4th
Old Fashioned 4th of July - Musser Park,
135 N. Lime St., Lancaster,
PA 17602, 800-717-9981. While you're planning a family fun night during Fourth of July celebrations, you should
definitely consider the fun for all ages that happens at the festival for the Old Fashioned 4th of July at Musser
Park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This is a great way to spend Independence Day since everyone in your family will
find something to do, as well as eat. 2:30 pm.
34th Annual Firecracker Run - Ephrata War Memorial Field, Ephrata, PA. 5-mile run starts at 8:30 am. There will also be a 2-mile fun run.
Fireworks - Lincoln Heights Outdoor Recreation,
Joann and Crescent avenues, Ephrata, PA. 9:30 pm, admission is free.
Saturday, July 9th
Independence Day Celebration - Lancaster Barnstormers,
Clipper Stadium, Lancaster,
PA. Enjoy a game of the Lancaster Barnstormers vs. the York Revolution, followed by fireworks!
July 10 - 31
July Events throughout Lancaster County -
Check our July Events Calendar and our monthly calendar of events for each month of the year to find out what's happening
in and around Lancaster County.
How do you and your family celebrate July 4th? Do you have any fun Independence Day traditions?
What makes this holiday special for you? Please give us your comments in our
Lancaster Happenings Blog.
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