Dublin Borough to host three-day centennial celebration this weekend

The Philadelphia Funk Authority will kick off three days of music, food, cars and fireworks this weekendas Dublin Borough celebrates its 100th birthday.

‘We’re planning a memorable celebration with events planned for all ages that weekend as we celebrate the past while looking to the future” said Dublin Mayor Christopher Hayes.

In addition to live music, the weekend bash will include a 5h Run, “Decades of Dublin” parade, two cars shows, street and arts festivals, kids activities, food, vendors and fireworks.

“We may be small as a mu- nicipality but we’re thinking big for this celebration,” said Nick Rosica, president of borough council. “We put a lot of energy into creating a great, family event to celebrate the last 100 years.”

For more information, please visit www.dublinbrough.org or call 215-2493310, extension 105.

Due to the 100th Anniversary Celebration activities, Route 313 (Main Street) will be closed from Rickerts Road to Elephant Road/Maple Avenue on Saturday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Parking will be available at the Dublin Firehouse, the Dublin TEC Center and 120 Mill Street (from Cherry Lane).

Friday, Sept. 7 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: The Philly Funk Authority performs at the Dublin Fire House

Saturday, Sept. 8 8 a.m. to noon: Pancake Breakfast at the Dublin Fire House

9 a.m.: 5h Run/1-Mile Fun Run (starts at the Dublin Fire House)

9:45 a.m.: 1-Mile Fun Run begins at the Dublin Fire house

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.: Tours of Historic hooker’s Store and St. Luke’s UCC

1 to2 p.m.: Decades of Dublin Parade along Maple Avenue and Main Street

2 to 8 p.m.: Street Festival/ Arts Festival with live music and entertainment

2 to 4 p.m.: Philly Rock & Soul performs at the Dublin Fire House

2 to 3 p.m.: Loch Ronnoch Pipes & Drums performs at the Dublin TEC Stage

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Al Angelo performs on the Dublin TEC Stage

4 to 8 p.m.: Antique Car Display on Main Street

4:30 to 6:15 p.m.: Bill Clinton performs at the Dublin Fire House

5 to 6:30 p.m.: Lolly hopwood and the Let’s Play Bunch entertain children on the Dublin TEC Stage

6:45 to 8:30 p.m.: Could Have Been Huge performs at the Dublin Fire House

7 to 8:30 p.m.: Cherry Lane Band performs on the Dublin TEC Stage

8:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony and Fireworks Display at the Dublin Fire House All Day Saturday

(2 to 8 p.m.) Greassy area next to Manor Drive: inflatables, track- less train, alpaca petting and family games

Up and Down Main Street : DJ at First Savings Bank, face painter, juggler, magician, hids ID Truck, Bucks County Radio Truck, balloon artists, show cars, food, local businesses, and vendors.

Sunday, Sept. 9 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Arts Festival and hooker’s Store tours

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 11th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Car Show at the Dubin Fire House