Narberth July 4th Fireworks, Parades and More: 2018 Guide

NARBERTH, PA – The Fourth of July and midsummer fireworks season is quickly approaching. Here's what's happening in Narberth to celebrate Independence Day.

TheNarberth 4th of July Committee will host the MainLine's biggest Fourth of July celebration and fireworks display on July 4.

The 76th Annual Fourth of July celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. on July 4 in Narberth Park.

From 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., the park will feature a carnival of fun family activities, with food, parades, races, contests, carnival games, a dunking booth, and more.

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Then when nighttime falls the fireworks display will go off.

See the day's full schedule below:

10 a.m.

Opening Ceremony with Mayor Andrea Deutsch

• Invocation – Monsignor Dougherty of St. Margaret Church
• Pledge of Allegiance – American Legion Post 356
• National Anthem – Vince Capriotti
• Announcer – Bill Martin

10:15 a.m.

Sign up for Baby Parade

10:30 a.m.

Baby Parade

Announcer – Rick Nichols
Diaper Derby – Lauren Wulc, Susan Snow, Alice Rickards
Categories (up to age 5) – Most Serious, Most Cheerful, Most Patriotic, Curliest Hair, Most Personality, and Most Patriotic Family Group

11 a.m.

Basketball Foul Shooting Contest

Chairpersons – Joe D’Antonio and David O’Keefe

Boys and Girls Separately

• 9 to 11 years old
• 12 to 13 years old
• 14 to 16 years old

Three prizes for each event

Noon

Sports and Races

Chairpersons – Mark and Zachary Weglos

Announcers – Carlos Bradley, Ralph DiGiovanni

• 4 to 6 years – 30 Yard Dash, Shoe Scramble
• 7 to 8 years – 30 Yard Dash, Shoe Scramble
• 9 to 10 years – 50 Yard Dash, Wheelbarrow Race, 3 Legged Race
• 11 to 12 years – 50 Yard Dash, Wheelbarrow Race, 3 Legged Race
• 13 and Older – Obstacle Course - Carlos Bradley, Aquatic Fitness Center

Three prizes for each event

1:30 p.m.

Pie Eating Contest

Announcers – Bill Smith and Judith Brackett-Smith

Evening Program

Nighttime Collections

Arlene Pearlstein, Fran Gaudini Susie Stout and Megan Love

7:30 p.m.

The Zing Kings

8:45 p.m.

Welcome with Mayor Deutsch

• National – Anthem Vince Capriotti
• Guest Announcers – Casey Ford Alexander and Bill Martin
• Flag Award – State Rep. Mary Jo Daley
• Program Moderator – Bill Martin

Dusk

Fireworks Display "Schaefer Fireworks"

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