Lancaster is Booming

Fourth of July is right around the corner and Lancaster will be booming. There are many events surrounding the holiday and most of the small towns host their own firework display and accompanying events. In fact, there are almost too many to mention, so we compiled a quick list of a few places here in Lancaster known to throw a killer Fourth of July celebration and display. If you find you are staying at one of the B&Bs over the holiday, be sure to venture and catch one of these shows.

Attracting thousands of visitors each year, Long’s Park Ampitheatre is host to the area’s most popular Fourth of July celebration. Held on July 5 and beginning at 7:30 p.m., the park welcomes The U.S. Army Band, Pershing's Own, to the stage for a patriotic concert. The 65-piece traditional concert band plays a variety of classical and popular music.

The U.S. Army Band, Pershing's Own, will play at Long's Park on July 5.

The Cannon Brigade and firework display at Long's Park.

Bring a picnic or enjoy something from a food vendor and find the perfect spot on the hillside to watch Lancaster’s biggest firework display after the sun sets. Loud booms echo with the start of the display with the Cannon Brigade and finishes with an impressive finale.
Lititz Springs Park celebrates its 198^th year of Fourth of July celebrations with a Red, White and Cool theme on July 4. Located in downtown Lititz, the park gates open at noon with a patriotic parade, a baby parade, kid zone, a magic and juggling show, the Queen of Candles pageant and much more. There will ]be over 35 food vendors and trucks at the event with live music from bands including Mama Tried and Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods.
Over 400 candles illuminate the park’s stream and before the fireworks, guests can enjoy a DJ dance party. The fireworks display will also be synchronized to music. Now that’s a celebration!

Lititz Springs Park celebrates 198 years of Fourth of July celebrations this year.

Marietta, the quaint rivertown just west of the city, will host a carnival followed by fireworks on July 11. The celebration takes place at War Memorial Park and begin at 5 p.m. with food vendors, games and live music, followed by fireworks at 10:30 p.m.

Ephrata’s party kicks off with its annual Firecracker five-mile run through the town in the morning. Other festivities for the whole family start around 6 p.m. at 201 Crescent Avenue, including juggling acts, pony rides, games and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

Ephrata hosts an impressive display of fireworks.

So that’s just a taste of all the Fourth of July celebrations Lancaster has to offer. Celebrate Independence Day here and you won’t be disappointed. There are also plenty of B&Bs scattered throughout the county to accommodate your needs. For more information, visit www.authenticbandb.com.