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APRIL 18, 2026

AMERICA250PA
FRANKLIN COUNTY PARADE

Celebrating Franklin County PA! It will be EPIC!

1 PM in Downtown Chambersburg

JOIN THE PARADE: More than $5000 in prizes waiting for winners!

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JULY 4, 2026

A VETERAN’S CELEBRATION

AT MEMORIAL PARK in Chambersburg

Interested Veteran’s groups?

Please contact 717.552.2977.

 SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS

Join the Celebration

America’s 250th anniversary.

Share your 250th
Celebration Event!

Submit your events to:
pr.fcvb@gmail.com

JUNE 6, 2026

1776 – MUSIC OF THE REVOLUTION

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

March to the rhythms of history as musicians recreate the sounds of the American Revolution. Discover how common music was adapted to rally troops, lift spirits, and unite communities during the fight for independence!

More information here!

JUNE 13, 2026

SHIPPENSBURG HERITAGE DAY

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Join us as Shippensburg celebrates our nation’s 250th anniversary. Living history, speakers, demonstrations, and historical organizations will be celebrating this milestone. This special event is planned by the Shippensburg America 250 Committee.

More information here!

 JUNE 14, 2026

2:00 PM

King Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257

Join us as Shippensburg celebrates our nation’s 250th anniversary with a community parade on Flag Day.

More information here!

JUNE 27, 2026

GREAT AMERICAN PICNIC

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Shippensburg Memorial Park Park
Shippensburg, PA 17257

The Shippensburg America250 Committee invites the community to a special Great American Picnic at Shippensburg Memorial Park — inspired by the national last-Saturday-in-June picnic tradition!

More information here!

JULY 3, 2026

BORO BASH 250 – CELEBRATING AMERICA’S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Walnut Street, Waynesboro – Grove/Bowersox Parking Lot

Join us for Boro Bash 250 as we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial right here in downtown Waynesboro! This special evening will honor our nation’s 250th anniversary with community, some history, and plenty of family-friendly fun.

More information here!