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Celebrate Veterans and America at the Independence Weekend Family Celebration at Dauphin County Heroes Grove
Saturday, July 4, 2026
10am-11am Salute to the Flag Celebration
11am-2pm Family Festival
Join family, friends, and neighbors at the 5th 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. 5010 Commons Drive, near the Friendship YMCA.
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Salute to the Flag Celebration (10-10:30am)
- Live Music and Entertainment including Imaginary Friends Puppets
- Salute to the Flag Ceremony with Veterans, Emergency Responders, Scouts
- 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
- Whitaker Center, MARCO mobile Library, Imaginary Friends Puppets, Kids Songs
- Free Midway Family Carnival Games and Prizes
- 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: 5010 Commons Drive Harrisburg 17112
The Lower Paxton Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and also hosts the Christkindlmarkt in Linglestown each December. Click for Details
Saturday, July 4, 2026
10am-11am Salute to the Flag Celebration
11am-2pm Family Festival
Join family, friends, and neighbors at the 5th 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. 5010 Commons Drive, near the Friendship YMCA.
For more info: LoPaxFoundtion.com Click for Details
Salute to the Flag Celebration (10-10:30am)
- Live Music and Entertainment including Imaginary Friends Puppets
- Salute to the Flag Ceremony with Veterans, Emergency Responders, Scouts
- 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
- Whitaker Center, MARCO mobile Library, Imaginary Friends Puppets, Kids Songs
- Free Midway Family Carnival Games and Prizes
- 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: 5010 Commons Drive Harrisburg 17112
The Lower Paxton Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and also hosts the Christkindlmarkt in Linglestown each December. Click for Details
Date & Time
July 4, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location
Dauphin County Heroes Grove
5010 Commons Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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