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Ceremony 10am, Festival 10:30am-2pmDescription
Celebrate Veterans and America at the Independence Weekend Family Celebration at Dauphin County Heroes Grove Saturday, July 6, 2024 Join family, friends, and neighbors at the 3rd annual Independence Weekend Family Celebration at Dauphin County Heroes Grove. Honor Veterans and Emergency responders at the 10am Ceremony, then checkout the Food Trucks, free family carnival games and Kids activities. Meet Veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, Iraq and Afghanistan.
10am-10:30am Salute to the Flag Celebration : A Community Salute to America!
10:30am-2pm Family Festival: Live Music by Guitars For Vets - Lebanon, PA - New U.S. Citizens leading the Pledge of Allegiance - Salute to the Flag Ceremony - Veterans from each service, including WWII, Korea, Vietnam - Emergency Responders - Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts - Rev. David Biser portraying John Harris Jr reading the Declaration of Independence - Polly Murphy Spirit of Volunteerism Award Recipients A Community Family Festival (1:30am-2pm) - Community Picnic with Food Trucks - Kids Zone - Children's crafts & game area - Midway Family Carnival Games - Heritage Zone with Community Organizations - Meet Veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, War on Terror
5000 Commons Drive, near the Friendship YMCA. For more information lopaxfoundation.com/event-information
Heroes Grove is an amphitheater located in Lower Paxton Township, near the Friendship YMCA. Event Address: 5000 Commons Drive Harrisburg 17112
The Lower Paxton Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and also hosts the Christkindlmarkt in Linglestown in December.
Who
All Ages are welcome!
Cost
FREEHow
All activities are Free (Except Food Trucks) Celebrate America!
More Info
https://lopaxfoundation.com/event-information Kids Crafts and Activities (FREE) Carnival Midways Games - Parents vs Kids! (FREE) with prizes Meet a Vet - Kids and parents can Chat with Veterans of all Ages
