This is a free event open to the public.\u00a0 All the fun begins at 6:00pm<\/span> inside J. Birney Crum Stadium, with performances including dance performances by XCAPE Hip Hop Dance Group and Sharon Plessl School of Dance; and band performances by Scott Marshall\u2019s Highway, James Supra Blues Band and Billy Bauer Band. The Allentown Summer Playground Program children will perform the traditional Flag Drill as part of the celebration.<\/p>\n There will be children\u2019s activities and prizes for kids to win from 6:00pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/span> inside the stadium.<\/p>\n The West End Fire Station will also be hosting an open house from 6:00 \u2013 8:00pm<\/span> where children and their families can stop by to meet some of Allentown\u2019s firefighters and check out the fire engines.<\/p>\n The night will be capped by a brilliant fireworks show that is sure to dazzle the audience. The fireworks show will be accompanied by music broadcast through J. Birney Crum Stadium.<\/p>\n ZY Pyrotechnics of Wapwallopen, Pa. is producing this year\u2019s fireworks show.\u00a0 The show will be bigger and better than ever for 2018!<\/p>\n The City of Allentown thanks the sponsors and partners of the 2018 Allentown Independence Celebration- RCN, Cumulus Media, Friends of the Allentown Parks, and Sharon Plessl School of Dance.<\/p>\n The rain date is Thursday, July 5<\/span>.<\/p>\n For more information visit www.allentownpa.gov\/fireworks<\/a><\/u> or like us on Facebook to stay up to date: www.facebook.com\/allentownparkandrec<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nInformation Provided By:
\nMike Moore
\nCommunications Manager
\nMayor’s Office
\n 435 Hamilton Street
\n Allentown, PA 18101
\n Mike.Moore@allentownpa.gov
\nhttp:\/\/www.AllentownPA.gov
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