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September 18, 2024 
Whether it’s fireworks, patriotic concerts, parades or living history events, you don't need to leave Bucks County to celebrate Independence Day in 2023. Here's a rundown of what's happening near you over the long holiday weekend.
Colonial Field Day, Washington Crossing Historic Park. Families or friend groups can compete in spirited competition while playing popular games from the 18th century, including cup and ball, Jacob’s Ladder, hoop and stick, and more. Competition begins at either 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. and lasts an hour and a half. This event is free, but preregistration is required by emailing kheugatter@FriendsWCP.org.
Stars & Stripes: A Community Celebration, Dublin. The Dublin Town Center is the focal point for the borough’s celebration, which kicks off at 4 p.m. with a patriotic-themed parade. Winners for individual and group costumes as well as for most patriotic dog. Live music, food trucks, beer and wine, vendors and a family-friendly play area will also be on tap.
Concert Under the Stars, Tinicum. Presented by Riverside Symphonia, the concert begins at 8 p.m. at Tinicum Park on River Road in Erwinna. Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnic-goers. Fireworks will follow the performance. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate for adults, $10 for young people and free for children under the age of 7.
Fireworks, New Hope/Lambertville. A 10-minute fireworks show is scheduled for 9:35 p.m. The launch area is in the Delaware River near the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge. The event is free. A rain date is set for July 7.
Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show, Washington Crossing Historic Park. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., car lovers can view classic American, French, British and German cars, representing the four major countries involved in the Revolutionary War. The event is free.
Patriotic Concert, St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland. The church will present its annual concert starting at 7 p.m. on the lawn of the church near the soccer fields. Selections will include the “Liberty Bell March,” “Stars and Stripes Forever,” and “God Bless America.” Music by the Verdi Concert Band of Norristown with guest soloists Robinlynn Robbins, of Holland, and Joe Phillipps, of Newtown. The event is free.
Community Day, Quakertown. Starting at 8 a.m. at Memorial Park on West Mill Street, the day will include a pancake breakfast, car show, a DJ, vendors, stage performance by various community groups, a bounce house, live music and a fireworks display that’s scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
Tri Municipal Annual Fourth of July Parade. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. in New Britain, the parade will follow Route 202 south to Route 152 before ending at North Branch Park in Chalfont.
Southampton Days Country Fair, Upper Southampton. The weeklong country fair officially opens on Monday, but it gets into full swing Tuesday, with the Sam Costantini Annual 4th of July Parade at 9:30 a.m., followed by music, children’s entertainment and amusement rides starting at 6 p.m. at Tamanend Park. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:35 p.m. Admission is $3 on Tuesday, but free the rest of the week.
“Let Freedom Ring” National Bell Ringing Ceremony, Sellersville. The borough will select 13 people to ring its bell beginning at 10:30 a.m. in observance of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The bell-ringing ceremony takes place at the Sellersville Museum, 120 E. Church St.
Fourth of July at Fonthill, Doylestown. Fonthill Castle’s annual Fourth of July daytime community event returns to the grounds of the National Historic Landmark site from noon to 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy a day of fun, food, games, crafts, entertainment. and live music. Highlights also include a children’s decorated bike parade.
Declaration of Independence readings, Washington Crossing Historic Park. The Declaration of Independence will be read hourly from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. In between readings, guests can explore a military encampment, view demonstrations, shop for crafts from vendors and, at 2:45 p.m., hear a presentation from historical interpreter and author David Price, who’ll discuss the Battle of Assunpink Creek. The event is $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 12, and free for anyone under the age of 5.
Lower Southampton Fourth of July Parade, Feasterville. Stepping off at Second Street and Bustleton pikes at 1 p.m. the parade proceeds north on Route 213 to the Lower Southampton School at School Lane. Rain date: July 8.
Red, White & Blue BBQ, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. All-American grilled favorites, music, sack races, balloon toss, and three-legged race begin at noon, and watermelon eating contest begins at 1 p.m.
Fireworks, Sesame Place. Sesame Place in Middletown will hold a display of fireworks at about 9 p.m.
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