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Celebrate July 4th in Lawncrest

A parade will kick off at Rising Sun Avenue and Martins Mill Road and travel south to Lawncrest Recreation Center.

Time to celebrate: The Lawncrest July 4th celebration will include a car show, live music, a magic show and more. TIMES FILE PHOTO

The 103rd annual Lawncrest July 4th Celebration will take place on Wednesday, rain or shine.

A parade will kick off at 9 a.m. at Rising Sun Avenue and Martins Mill Road. It will travel south on Rising Sun Avenue to Lawncrest Recreation Center, at Comly Street, where the day’s activities will take place.

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The parade marshals will be officials of the Philadelphia Protestant Home. An American flag-raising ceremony will take place at the end of the parade.

A flea market, featuring more than 50 vendors, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spaces cost $45. Call 215–651–8470.

Other activities will include a food court (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.); car show (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.); children’s rides (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.); live musical entertainment (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.); bingo (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.); and a magic show (1 to 2 p.m.).

There will also be raffles, games, prizes and T-shirt sales. Raffles will be drawn at 4:30 p.m.

The celebration will conclude with fireworks at dusk. ••

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