About this Event
Celebrate Veterans and America at the Independence Weekend Family Celebration at Dauphin County Heroes Grove
Saturday, July 6, 2024
- 10am-10:30am Salute to the Flag Celebration
- 10:30am-2pm Family Festival
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.
5000 Commons Drive, near the Friendship YMCA, Hobby Lobby, Dick's Sports
For more information
Salute to the Flag Celebration (10-10:30am)
- 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
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. https://lpchristkindlmarkt.com/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dauphin County Heroes Grove Amphitheater, Dauphin County Heroes Grove Amphitheater, Colonial Park, United States
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