July Fourth events planned
Several area events are planned for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. The following is a list of events scheduled in the area, including fireworks displays, parades and other holiday events:
• Limerick
Waltz Golf Farm, 303 W. Ridge Pike, will be holding its annual fireworks display on July 4. Live music will be featured leading up to a fireworks display that will begin as soon as it gets dark.
• Lower Providence
Lower Providence Township will begin July 4 with a concert and fireworks in Eagleville Park. The live music is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks will start at dusk.
• King of Prussia
The annual July 4 celebration will begin at 3 p.m. in Heuser Park, 694 W Beidler Rd, King of Prussia. The day will include a carnival and concert as well as a fireworks display slated to begin at dusk. The rain date for the fireworks is scheduled for July 5.
• Phoenixville
Phoenixville will be holding a fireworks display to celebrate
Independence Day. The public is invited to view the event on the natural amphitheater at Friendship Field, Fillmore & Franklin Avenue, or from Reservoir Park. Visitors may park in the lot behind the reservoir, at Franklin Commons, the Santa Anna Club, and at the Bethel Baptist Church on Fairview Street. The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. The rain date is July 5, and will begin at the same scheduled time.
• Skippack
Historic Skippack Village will begin its Fourth of July celebrations at 11 a.m. with their 4th of July parade on Route 73 and a barbecue at Parc Bistro beginning at 3 p.m. Fireworks at Palmer Park will begin at dusk.
• Valley Forge
The park will be hosting its annual community picnic with food, music and other activities. The day will feature historic reenactors, trolley tours, ranger walks, games, crafts and kids programs. The holiday festivities will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.