Ron and Dana Russikoff, who head One River AllianceMichael McClintic, Dana McClintic and Olivia McClintic, of the Good Karma food truckMayfair Business Improvement District executive director Donny Smith (center) with Art History 101’s Jay Pross and Eric BambergerThe Barbera Bear greeted kids.Pat and Bill Dolbow, John McBride, Angie and Bob Dellavella.She said yes: Following the fireworks, Timothy Reyes proposed to Lyndsay Dillon. The couple have 10 children — he has five, she has four and they have one together.Activities included sand art.Philly Heart & Soul sings Saturday in the Park.People sing along to Sweet Caroline, by Philly Heart & Soul.Phyllis Love, of Philly Heart & Soul, sings the national anthem.The Barbera Bear greeted kids.
One River Alliance and State Street Events teamed up on Friday to deliver a spectacular July 4 FreedomFest celebration at Pleasant Hill Park (Delaware River and Linden Avenue).
The free family-fun event featured live musical performances by Philly Heart & Soul and others; vendors and food trucks; beer gardens; a 40-foot Ferris Wheel; inflatables; and a tremendous fireworks finale.
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Dana and Ron Russikoff, of One River Alliance, teamed with Melissa Michalczyk, to produce the festivities. ••