A community tradition for almost 50 years, the day begins with neighborhood relays in the morning, the parade in the afternoon and an amazing fireworks display at dusk. Visit website for details, Hockessin4th.org.
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can enjoy al fresco dining and shopping. Gay Street will be shut down for the Open-Air Market every weekend (Fri morning through Mon morning). DowntownWestChester.com.
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from 4 pm Fri through 7 am Mon. Fri, 4 to 10; Sat–Sun, 7 am to 10 pm. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Decorate your bikes and floats to ride in this year’s parade. Registration and start are at Rosemont Business Campus, 919 Conestoga Rd., Bryn Mawr, at 9:30 am. The parade ends at Clem Macrone Park, where there will be entertainment, refreshments and games. GarrettHillPA.com.
Create new memories at this celebration featuring entertainment, a baby parade, Kids Zone, a dance party, great food and more. Rain date July 5. Lititz Springs Park, 24 Broad St., Lititz. 9:30 am. $8–$20. Lititz4thOfJuly.com.
Bring the family for live music, hot air balloon rides, food trucks, beer garden, vendors and more. Memorial Park, 75 W. King St., Pottstown, 3 to 9:30 pm. PottstownGoFourth.com.
Spectators picnic and tailgate at the grounds. 232 Polo Rd., Toughkenamon. Friday Twilight Polo—gates open at 5; match at 5:30. Sun, gates open at 1:30; match at 3, $15–$20. Canceled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
July 4, Kitchen Sink at Chester County Courthouse; Gardyn Jazz Orchestra at Jack Loew Plaza at 44 West. Aug. 1, Dave Wilson Power Trio at CC Courthouse; Acrobat Alley at the Jack Loew Plaza. 5:30 pm. Free. DowntownWestChester.com.
Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy great music from Just For Fun DJ Joe Griffith. Fireworks show begins at dusk. Food trucks and Kona Ice will be available. 500 Lee Blvd., Wayne. 7:15 to 9:15 pm. Tredyffrin.org.
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