Happy Independence Day! This weekend, communities across the country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation. Below you’ll find a list of 4th of July events taking place right here in Delaware County.

 

As you gather this weekend to celebrate our nation’s independence, I encourage you to use this also as a moment of reflection.

 

The full truth of America’s story is that the promise of freedom proclaimed in 1776 did not reach everyone equally. For many Americans, the path to liberty, justice, and equal citizenship would take generations.

 

But the American story has never been defined only by where we began. It has been defined by the courage to move forward.

 

I believe we can move forward – forward from the resurgence of hate and discrimination we’ve seen in our last several years. It has been a hard road for us recently, but I know we can find a path that brings us back to our true democratic values. We have the resilience and the courage to get there.

 

Be safe this weekend, stay hydrated, and enjoy your celebrations!

 

In Service,

Back in April, the PA House passed a proposed 2026-27 state budget, with bipartisan support, and sent it to the PA Senate for consideration. So far, the only action the state Senate has taken was to gut the budget in its Appropriations Committee this Monday.

 

Then they went home for the holiday weekend, even though there’s still work to be done. Our Senate Republican leadership chose to go home without offering their idea of a fair and equitable budget for the 2026-27 budget season.

 

My House colleagues and I will continue to fight for a fair and balanced budget that works for you – but we can only set it in place with the Senate’s cooperation.

 

I’ll continue to update you as things develop.

My office is closed today, Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen as usual Monday morning. Have a great weekend!

Check below for some of the upcoming events in our community that celebrate America’s 250th birthday! 

 

Friday, July 3

 

Bethel Township

8:30 PM – Fireworks at Bethel Springs Elementary School

3280 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley

 

Norwood

Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 3 at Norwood Athletic Complex in the lower park

270 E. Amosland Rd., Norwood

• Saturday, July 4 Norwood Parade – 8:30 AM beginning at Norwood Library

 

Saturday, July 4

 

Aldan

11 AM – 2 PM

Parade and festivities.

For details visit, www.aldan4thofjuly.com

 

Aston

5 PM –Celebration with food trucks, 3270 Concord Road, Aston

9:30 PM – Fireworks at Sun Valley High School

2881 Pancoast Ave., Aston

 

Clifton Heights

10 AM – Parade

Church St. and Baltimore Pike, Clifton Heights

9:30 PM – Fireworks – can be seen from homes throughout the borough   

Visit www.facebook.com/groups/CHJuly4thAssoc

 

Collingdale

8:30 AM – Parade

Church of Nazarene Church on MacDade Blvd.

Fireworks will be on Friday, July 10 at dusk at Collingdale Park

 

East Lansdowne *Rep. Curry will be speaking!

11:30 AM – Flag raising and opening ceremony

12:30 PM – Parade

Ceremony at East Lansdowne Borough Park, Penn Blvd. & Emerson Ave., parade to follow. After the parade, a block party will take place in front of Borough Hall.

 

Folcroft

11:30 AM – Flag raising

1725 Delmar Dr., Folcroft

 

Lansdowne *Rep. Curry will be speaking!

9 AM – Parade

10 AM – Ceremony at Penn Wood High School

11 AM – Field games at the high school stadium

100 Green Ave., Lansdowne

www.lansdowneborough.com

 

Marple and Newtown townships

10 AM – Parade and Celebration

St. Albans Circle, Newtown Square to Broomall Fire Company, Malin Rd.

www.marplenewtownparade.com

 

Media

10 AM – NOON – Parade and Celebration

Barrall Field, 251 E. State St., Media

Yard games, live music, food trucks, a water slide, face painting and more.

 

Narberth

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Daytime events including Mayor’s Welcome, carnival and field games

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Evening events including food trucks, live music, reading of the Declaration of Independence, and Fireworks Show

Narberth Park, 80 Windsor Ave., Narberth, PA 19072

 

Norwood

8:30 AM – Parade beginning at Norwood Library

Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 3 at Norwood Athletic Complex in the lower park

270 E. Amosland Rd., Norwood

 

Prospect Park

8:30 AM – Parade

Call the borough for details – 610-532-1007

 

Radnor Township

10 AM – Parade

Garrett Hill and Clem Macrone Park

 

Ridley Park

8 AM – 10 AM – Parade

105 E. Ward St.

Dusk, fireworks at Ridley Lake Park, West Ridley and Constitution Ave.

 

Rose Valley

2 PM - Parade

Moylan-Rose Valley Station – 4 Manchester Rd., Rose Valley

 

Sharon Hill

Noon – parade on Garvin Blvd.

9 PM – Fireworks

Ramblers Football Field – 300 Calcon Hook Rd.

 

Springfield Township

9 AM – Parade, ending at Veterans Memorial Park

331 W. Springfield Rd., Springfield

 

Swarthmore

8:15 AM – SRA Great Bike Race at Princeton and Park Ave.

9:45 AM – Lions Club Children’s Parade at Park and Dartmouth Ave.

12:45 PM – Fire Company Water Fight – Umoja Park, Yale and Rutgers Ave.

 

Upland Borough

11 AM – 1 PM – MacQueen Hall

224 Castle Ave., Upland

Free hot dogs, chips, popcorn, candy, and drinks

 

Sunday, July 5

 

Upper Chichester Township

6:30 PM – Food trucks and fireworks

Upper Chichester Township Municipal Complex

8500 Furey Rd., Upper Chichester

 

Delco250 Events

Delaware County has many events planned throughout the year to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Visit America250PADelco to browse upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, local history programs, and community celebrations happening across the county.

 

To see what activities are happening around Pennsylvania visit, America250PA | Start Here, America Did!

 

Looking for July 4 activities? Visit Celebrate - America250PADelco.

It feels like summer has just started, but it’s already time to start thinking about back to school. We’ll be hosting our annual pop-up Back to School Resource Fairs throughout the district on August 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

 

Mark your calendars because supplies are first come, first served. Children MUST be present to receive supplies!

Pennsylvania State Capitol

111 Irvis Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-4907

District Office

1500 Garrett Rd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 259-7016

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