All eyes are on Philadelphia as it gears up to celebrate American independence and the country’s 250th birthday this weekend, but communities across the area are hosting parties, festivals and fireworks shows, too.
Here are some of the festivities happening around the region, from the Lehigh Valley to the Jersey Shore.
Things to do in Philadelphia the week of July 4
Philadelphia has a packed calendar this weekend, including a 5 p.m. Men’s World Cup match Saturday and the One Philly: Unity Concert for America on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The show starts at 5 p.m., followed by fireworks beginning at midnight.
If you’re looking for something to do in the city early in the day on July Fourth, head to Christ Church at noon for a concert featuring the organ and the iconic bells, which are older than the Liberty Bell…