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Fourth of July Guide in Bucks County

Fourth of July Excitement and Fireworks in Bucks County

Stay local for the Fourth of July and celebrate our nation’s independence in Bucks County!

Surround yourself with fellow community members for a day filled with creative floats, red, white & blue and highly anticipated fireworks displays. Bucks County has extended the celebration to a weekend long event to honor our fine county with fun, pride and patriotism!

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Parading into the Fourth of July

 · 2nd Annual Fourth of July Parade 7/4, 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park

Start your morning with a booming beginning of a 21-gun salute and enter your float into the decorating contest to showcase your American pride.

· Annual Tri-Municipal Fourth of July Parade 7/4, 9:30 a.m. in Chalfont

Feast your eyes on impeccable specialty cars and creative floats made by your neighbors in New Britain Township!

· Lower Southampton Township Parade 7/4, 1 p.m. in Southampton

Celebrate “America’s Family Heroes” featuring Philadelphia Eagles Pep Band, a motorcycle drill team, unique antique vehicles and even a horse drawn wagon.

 Fireworks Spectaculars

 ·Quakertown Fireworks 7/4, 9 p.m. at Memorial Park

Take a refreshing swim at the Quakertown Community Pool on Saturday and spend Sunday enjoying the catchy tunes of the Bosslady Band!

· Sesame Place 7/4, 9:25 p.m. at Sesame Place

Join Elmo and friends for enchanting fireworks and the highly anticipated “Neighborhood Street Party” parade at 9 p.m.

· Southampton Days 7/4, 9:35 p.m. at Tamanend Park

Before the fireworks, take part in competitive games and fast-paced amusement rides at the Southampton Days 42nd Annual County Fair held from July 1-6 at 6 p.m.

· Friday Night Fireworks 7/5, 9:30 p.m. in New Hope

Bear witness to a fireworks spectacular above the serene Delaware River every Friday!

· Newtown’s Annual Independence Day Celebration, First Fourth 7/6, 9:30 p.m.

Held every year on the first Saturday in July, the fireworks spectacular will be located at Newtown Junior High facing Tyler State Park.

· The 41st Annual Pennridge Community Day 7/9, 9:15 p.m. at Lake Lenape Park

Get active with various outdoor activities featuring an intense volleyball match, a competitive canoe race and a playful outing at the Perkasie Dog Park!

 More Fourth of July Festivities

 ·Concert Under the Stars 6/29, 8 p.m. at Tinicum Park

Featuring the acclaimed Riverside Symphonia, sing along to Patriotic, Broadway and Classical favorites!

· Fonthill Castle 7/4, noon- 4 p.m. in Doylestown

Get competitive in a variety of activities at Henry Mercer’s historic home ranging from the fast-paced sack races to the watermelon-eating contest!

· Pennsbury Manor 7/4, 9-5 p.m. in Morrisville

Exclusively open to the public for this celebratory occasion, you do not want to miss out on this opportunity!

· Washington Crossing Historic Park 7/4 in Washington Crossing

Begin you morning with a burst of energy at the 33rd Annual Revolutionary Run alongside the tranquil Delaware River then celebrate your accomplishment and the patriotic holiday with a peak into the American Revolution featuring re-enactments!

· Washington House 7/5-7/7, 5 p.m. in Sellersville

End your holiday weekend on a good note with a celebratory Red, White & Blue Margarita coupled with BBQ specials throughout the weekend!

 What is your favorite way to celebrate the Fourth of July? Tell us the comments section below or on our Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/VisitBucksPA.





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