Philly Heart & Soul
Sand art is a popular attraction.
Tara Gontek, president of the Holmesburg Civic Association, performs the national anthem.Ryan Biedermann
There were three moonbounces for kids to enjoy themselves.
One River Alliance and State Street Events Company presented Freedom Fest on July 4 at Pleasant Hill Park, at Delaware and Linden avenues.
The event featured food trucks, vendors, face painting, sand art, games, live music from Philly Heart & Soul and Ryan Biedermann, moonbounces and fireworks on the river.
Tara Gontek, president of the Holmesburg Civic Association, sang the Star-Spangled Banner.
City Councilman Mike Driscoll, elections commissioner Seth Bluestein and Council candidate Gary Grisafi were among those enjoying the festivities. ••
