30 Years Pottstown has been celebrating the 4th of July like it's supposed to be!
I must say that the residents in and around the Pottstown area are one very lucky bunch during the 4th of July Holiday. To me, it has come as second nature, a celebration that has been here for most of my life. But, as time rolls on, I've come to realize that not every town is fortunate enough to have such a wonderful tradition to look forward to. As a matter of fact, in speaking with many friends from around the country, very few towns have the type of camaraderie of this special holiday and there are many people that travel miles to join our hometown tradition. Many, many thanks are due to the hard work and dedication of the Pottstown Parks and Recreation department as well as the many donations from our residents and friends.
The 4th of July holiday brings the opportunity to get out and have some good ol' fashioned fun and run into friends, family and school mates that you probably haven't seen in ages--at least since you bumped into them last 4th of July! The excitement kicks off with a car show and a flea market prior to the 4th and the day is ushered in by - what else- a parade. Not just any parade, one that has just about everyone, young and old is seated in their lawn chairs along High Street to watch the innovative and funny floats, the many bands and community groups, schools and of course our 4th of July Homecoming Queen (who was elected at the festivities the evening before) all go by, proudly. The excitement follows the parade into Memorial Park where you can get just about any type of food your little heart can imagine. There you can watch hot air balloons take off, baby contests...oops did I forget the fireworks? Sound like fun? Anyone in the area-please stop in and help enjoy our 4th of July holiday fun. You may decide to make it YOUR new Independence Day tradition, too!
Here is the schedule, just in case you might like to join us!
| Sunday, June 29, 2008 |
| 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Flea Market |
Memorial Park Trail |
| 1:00 p.m.-Dusk |
Car Rally |
Carousel Park Lot |
| Thursday, July 3, 2008 |
| 3:30-5:00 p.m. |
Water Slide |
Dyke at Field 2 |
| 5:00-7:00 p.m. |
Community Karaoke with DJ Flash |
Main Stage |
| 6:00-9:00 p.m. |
Casino Night at the Wild, Wild, West |
Trilogy Park |
| 6:00-7:30 p.m. |
Catered Western Fair, Musical Performance by Four Faces West |
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| 9:00-9:30 p.m. |
Casino Auction |
Trilogy Park |
| 5:15-6:00 p.m. |
Baby Contest - Late Registration |
Bandstand |
| 6:00-6:15 p.m. |
Baby Judging (0-6 months) |
Bandstand |
| 6:15-6:30 p.m. |
Baby Judging (0-6 months) |
Bandstand |
| 6:30-6:45 p.m. |
Baby Judging (0-6 months) |
Bandstand |
| 6:45-7:00 p.m. |
Baby Judging (0-6 months) |
Bandstand |
| 6:30-9:30 p.m. |
4th of July Calendar, Hat and Memorabilia Sales |
Field 2 at July 4 Sound Booth |
| All Hot Air Balloon Activities-Weather Permitting |
| 6:00 p.m. |
25th Anniversary - Hot Air Balloon Extravaganza
Hot Air Balloon Take Off
Hot Air Balloon - Tethered Rides |
Field 2 |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Hot Air Balloon Glow |
Field 2 |
| 7:25 p.m. |
National Anthem |
Main Stage |
| 7:30-8:20 p.m. |
Daisy Jug Band - First Set |
Main Stage |
| 8:20 p.m. |
Crowning of the 2008 Homecoming Queen |
Main Stage |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Karaoke Contest Winners |
Main Stage |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Car Rally - Contest Winners |
Main Stage |
| 8:35 p.m. |
Ambucs - Soap Box Derby Winners |
Main Stage |
| 8:45-9:45 p.m. |
Daisy Jug Band - Second Set |
Main Stage |
| Friday, July 4, 2008 |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Preservation Pottstown 5K Run |
Hill School |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Parade and Flyover |
High Street |
| 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
5th Annual BMX American Eagle Race |
Trilogy Park |
| 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. |
Memorial Park Craft Show (Walking Path) |
Field 2 |
| 1:00-4:00 p.m. |
Discount Ride Specials |
Memorial Park Island |
| 12:00-2:00 p.m. |
Pottstown Little League All Star Games (T-Ball) |
Memorial Park Field 3 |
| 1:00-1:30 p.m. |
Honorarium to Deceased Members of the July Fourth Committee |
King Street Entrance Memorial |
| 1:00-7:00 p.m. |
4th of July Calendar, Hat and Memorabilia Sales |
Field 2 at July 4 Sound Booth |
| 1:00-2:30 p.m. |
Star Wars-Photo Shoot and Performance
Special Thanks to the Star Wars Performers, 501st Legion, Garrison Carida
(Photo Op's with Star Wars Characters - $7.00) |
Bandstand |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. |
Janet & Johnny O'Such |
Main Stage |
| 2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Pottstown Little League All Star Games (American League) |
Memorial Park Field 3 |
| 2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Memorial Park Survivor |
Field 2 |
| 2:00-4:30 p.m. |
Water Slide |
Dyke at Field 2 |
| 2:45-4:15 p.m. |
Hidden Treasures Jazz Band |
Main Stage |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Rubber Duckie Release |
Manatawny Creek |
| 4:00-6:00 p.m. |
Pottstown Little League All Star Games (National League) |
Memorial Park Field 3 |
| 5:00-6:45 p.m. |
4th Annual Pottstown Teen Idol |
Main Stage |
| 6:00 p.m. |
25th Anniversary-Hot Air Balloon Extravaganza |
Field 2 |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Elk Boy Band |
Bandstand |
| 7:15 p.m. |
Pottstown Area Senior Center Car Drawing |
Main Stage |
| 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. |
Nev-R-Gone |
Main Stage |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Fireworks! |
For more information about the 4th of July in Pottstown here is the official website: http://www.pottstownjuly4th.org/index.htm
Faith LaRosse
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
350 W. Main Street, Collegeville, PA 19426
cell: 610 996-3195
office: 610 489-7700 ext: 3607
www.FaithLaRosse.com SoldbyFaith@aol.com
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What fun! This is quite a list...a baby contest? Next year you will have to share pictures with us!