GO 4TH AND CELEBRATE!
The following Independence Day celebrations are set for this week around Delaware County:
Aldan
The borough celebrates Independence Day with an 11 a.m. celebration on July 4.
Aston
The township holds its fireworks display as dusk July 4 on the Sun Valley High School athletic fields.
Clifton Heights
The Clifton Heights 4th of July Association hosts a day of fun to honor America’s birthday with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at the borough athletic field, 212 N. Springfield Road.
Tickets for the fireworks show cost $5 in advance and includes a water ice. Tickets at the gate cost are $6 and do not include water ice. Parking cost is $5.
During the day, there is a vendor event from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the athletic field, and a parade at 10 a.m.
Chester
The city holds its fireworks display at dusk July 4 at Chester Park.
Collingdale
The borough kicks off the 2018 Independence Day Celebration with the roar of the motorcycles and antique cars down MacDade Boulevard at 8:45 a.m. July 4. Immediately following the Grand Parade, come see more antique cars, the fire departments, decorated bikes and floats, Aqua String Band, the newly crowned King and Queen of Collingdale, the event’s very special parade marshal, princesses, superheroes, and the borough’s very own hero, World War II veteran Joe Pasarretti (who will be turning 100 years old).
The parade ends at Collingdale Park where there is a children’s parade, field games, waterslides, a horseshoe tournament, the McChords in concert, and more.
The event also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Collingdale Athletic Club. For information, search for the Collingdale 4th of July Association on Facebook, email 4thofjuly@comcast. net or call 610-532-5028.
Glenolden
The borough holds its annual parade at 10:30 a.m. July 4, launching from the Wells Fargo parking lot at MacDade Boulevard and Ashland Avenue. The baby parade launches from Scott and Knowles avenues shortly after 11 and follows the main route.
Following the parade, Glenolden Park hosts patriotic ceremonies followed by food and fun. There is DJ entertainment from Jim Kelly, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, raffles, trackless train rides, and games with prizes for kids (and a few adults).
This year, the festivities add a dunk tank, with a few local youth club coaches, teachers, and maybe politicians sitting in.
Food sales benefit Boy Scout Troop 44. Free water ice is available while supplies last. Rain date is July 7.
Lansdowne
The Union Athletic Association Lansdowne presents its 2018 Independence Day festivities and fireworks display all day July 4. Fireworks begin at 9. Tickets are on sale at the Penn Wood High School field or in advance at www.unionaa.org
The theme for 2018 is “Lansdowne’s 125 Jubilee” and the parade Grand Marshal is Helen Marcarelli.
The parade begins at 9 a.m., launching at East Greenwood and North Wycombe avenues. From Wycombe, it turns onto Stewart Avenue, then turns right onto Lansdowne Avenue. The parade turns right again onto Essex Avenue and concludes at Penn Wood High School football field. At the field, music, introduction of the Parade Marshal, a few short speeches, and foot races, prizes, and free water ice for children.
Presentation of parade prizes and foot race awards is at 10:30. Lansdowne Boys & Girls Clubs All-Star baseball games begin at noon. Girls play at the high school field and boys at Ardmore Avenue field.
Musical entertainment begins at 7:45 p.m. The TriBeCa band performs two sets of live music before the fireworks display begins. Come early and enjoy the music and dancing. Dancing is encouraged. Hotdogs, water ice, soda, cotton candy and pretzels are on sale at the concession stand. Attendees should plan to arrive early to find a place on the field or a seat in the bleachers.
Marple Newtown
The communities’ annual parade on July 4 steps off at 10 a.m. and travels east, from St. Alban’s Circle in Newtown Square to Malin Road and the Broomall Fire House.
Rain date is Saturday, July 7. For information, email Marplenewtownparade@yahoo.com
Radnor
The Radnor High School Scholarship Fund holds its fireworks display at dusk July 4 at Radnor High School, 130 King of Prussia Road. Gates open at 6:30. Tickets costs are $5 to $10. Car loads cost $20.
The features food, music, and games. Advance tickets are available at: Wayne Sporting Goods; Bryn Mawr Trust Co. Wayne; Radnor Township Building; Dayton Lock Company; D’Amicantonio Shoes; and Braxton’s Animal Works.
Rain date is Saturday, July 7.
Ridley Park
The borough holds its fireworks display at dusk Saturday, July 7, at Ridley Lake, West Ridley and Constitution avenues.
Springfield
The township 4th of July Parade, sponsored by the Springfield Lions Club, begins at 9 a.m. in front of Springfield High School.