Bethlehem will celebrate its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation with a free community block party featuring music, food, and cultural demonstrations on Saturday, Sept. 6 from noon to 7 p.m.
The celebration will be centered around Central Moravian Church, City Hall, and the West Church and Main streets area. It marks Bethlehem’s 2024 inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List alongside international landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Giza.
The event will begin with an opening ceremony featuring the presentation of the official World Heritage recognition plaque along Main Street in front of the Central Moravian Church Sanctuary…