The nonprofit One River Alliance and State Street Events will produce FreedomFest on Saturday, July 4, at Pleasant Hill Park (Delaware River and Linden Avenue).
Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and culminate at 9 p.m. with a fireworks display by Pyrotecnico, launched from a barge in the center of the Delaware River. The free, family-friendly event features live music, dozens of local food trucks, artisan vendors and activities for all ages.
Opening ceremonies begin at 5 p.m. with a ceremonial flag-raising in partnership with William D. Oxley American Legion Post 133 at the park’s newly installed flagpole. The opening ceremonies will also include a performance of the national anthem, remarks from local elected officials and the presentation of the inaugural Alliance Award by One River Alliance…