Your weekly guide to the events and happenings in and around Boyertown, PA
What to do? Where to go? Here is your one stop list of community events, music, arts, food, business specials, and historic events in Boyertown and beyond…
Being a Boyertown graduate, a real estate agent at Glocker Realty, and also a proud member of Building a Better Boyertown, I have had the joy of watching our little town grow. I enjoy having any part in helping our community to move forward. I hope this weekly blog will help shine a light on all the great things happening in and around Boyertown, PA
Here is what’s going down during the week of 7/2 – 7/8/2020
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS! – Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 most firework displays and celebrations in the area are either postponed or canceled. The good news is that you can buy your own fireworks in Pennsylvania! Have fun with that, but be smart and don’t blow your fingers off. Here are a couple of firework displays worth noting…
4th of July Freedom Festival in Douglassville – Amity Fire & Rescue and Tons of Fun Shows present the Grand Firework Display at 9:15 on Saturday night. They will also be open from 4-9 this Thursday through Sunday for rides, games, food, and fun! The festival is located at 1658 E Main St, Douglassville, PA 19518 w/ free parking. Be safe, practice healthy distancing, and have fun!
Reading Pagoda – EEU/WBYN, Savage Auto Group and the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda presents July 4th Community Fireworks from Mount Penn near the Pagoda at 10pm. The evening will kick off at 7:00pm with a live broadcast from the Pagoda with host Michael Anthony Smith and Vickie Madden with music from the Eric Cowalla Duo. Fireworks begin at 10:00pm. You are encouraged to find a safe location, practice social distancing, and wear a mask if you are in a group. Enjoy the display!
Pottstown’s GoFourth Festival – POSTPONED! The celebration will now be held on Sept. 6, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fireworks are slated for 9:15 p.m. The festival will feature arts and crafts vendors and a food court area & beer garden. More details to come as we get closer to the event.
HISTORY OF INDEPENDENCE DAY – On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence, signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA, was approved by the 2nd Continental Congress of the United States. This occurred during the Revolutionary War with Great Britain and declared the United States no longer under rule by the British king. America was born!
The anniversary of the day has been celebrated on July 4th every year since, but it wasn’t until nearly 100 years later in 1870 that the federal government made July 4th a national holiday. Happy Independence Day!
Here are some fun Facts About Independence Day
There were around 2.5 million people living in the United States when independence was declared in 1776. Today there are over 328 million people in the country.
The first Independence Day celebration took place in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. This was also the day that the Declaration of Independence was first read in public after people were summoned by the ringing of the Liberty Bell.
Every 4th of July the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped (not actually rung) thirteen times in honor of the original thirteen colonies.
Benjamin Franklin proposed the turkey as the national bird but was overruled by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who recommended the bald eagle.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, both presidents and signers of the Declaration of Independence, died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of Independence Day. President James Monroe also died on July 4th and President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4th.
Each year there is a famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island, New York. Around 40,000 people show up to watch and millions watch it on TV. The 2019 winners ate 71 hot dogs (man) and 31 hot dogs (woman) in ten minutes.
Barbecue is also big on Independence Day. Approximately 150 million hot dogs and 700 million pounds of chicken are consumed on this day.
The longest running celebration is said to be the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Rhode Island which has been running since 1785.
Events List
ThURSDAY 7/2/20202
- Nick Foresta (live music) – Grind Restaurant 7-10pm
- Frank Sinatra (live music) – Outdoor concert at Limerick Community Park 7-8pm
- Jurrasic Park – The State Theater
- 4th of July Freedom Festival – Douglasville 4-9pm
FRIDAY 7/3/2020
- Bill Ferreri (live music) – Markley Grille at Bella Vista Golf Course Gilbertsville 6-9pm
- Jaws – The State Theatre
- Captain Marvel – Sunnybrook Drive-In (Pottstown)
- 4th of July Freedom Festival – Douglasville 4-9pm
SATURDAY 7/4/2020
- Ken Pierson (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Movie & More – Toy Story 4 at Pottstown Carousel 6-11pm
- RED (live music) – The Grille at Bear Creek Mountain Resort 6-9pm
- Jaws – The State Theatre
- Captain America: Civil War – Sunnybrook Drive-In (Pottstown)
- 4th of July Freedom Festival – Douglasville 4-9pm – Fireworks at 9:15!
- Pagoda Fireworks – Reading – Fireworks at 10:00pm!
SUNDAY 7/5/2020
- Kevin & Dean (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Jaws – The State Theatre
- Sonic the Hedgehog – Sunnybrook Drive-In (Pottstown)
- 4th of July Freedom Festival – Douglasville 4-9pm
MONDAY 7/6/2020
- Ghostbusters – The State Theatre
TUESDAY 7/7/2020
- Ghostbusters – The State Theatre
WEDNESDAY 7/8/2020
- Ghostbusters – The State Theatre
Well, that is it for this week. I hope you have a great time celebrating the 4th. Have a beer, bbq some burgers & dogs, blast off fireworks (safely), and celebrate with your families. Say happy birthday America!
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