Fourth of July events schedule

4th of July: The Anniversary of Independence & the Great American Holiday Show

. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St.; 215-409-6700.

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. Included in admission. 7/4-7/6 noon & 2 pm.

4th of July Celebration Write with quills & ink, adding amendments to the "Kidstitution." Also includes art activity. The Please Touch Museum, 210 N. 21st St.; 215-963-0667. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. Included in admission. 7/4 10 am-noon, 2-4 pm.

4th of July Weekend Cruise Dinner, live entertainment, song-&-dance revue, DJ, views of fireworks & Philadelphia skyline. Spirit of Philadelphia Cruises, Columbus Blvd.; 215-923-1419. www.spiritcitycruises.com. $69.90. Boarding 7 pm. 7/5 7:30-10:30 pm.

*FREE* Cheez-It's Big Cheese: Declaration of Independence Master Cheese Carver Troy Landwehr will display his one-ton cheese carving of the Declaration of Independence for Cheez-It Crackers. The Bourse Building, 111 S. Independence Mall E., Ste. 900; 215-625-0300. www.bourse-pa.com. 7/4 noon-4 pm.

City Food Tours: Red, White & Blue Food Tour Red wines, white chocolate & blue cheeses. Midtown Village, Market St.; Reservations required: 800-979-3370, www.cityfoodtours.com. $34.95. 7/4 3:30 pm.

Freedom Blast Features local historians, re-enactors, crafts & more. Fort Mifflin on the Delaware, Fort Mifflin Rd.; 215-685-4167. www.fortmifflin.us. $3. 7/5 10 am-4 pm.

Independence Blue Cross Fireworks Show Post-game fireworks display. Citizens Bank Park, N. Pattison Ave.; 215-463-1000; www.phillies.com. Included with game ticket. 7/9 7:05 pm.

*FREE* July 4th Festivities Games, balloons, jugglers, face painting & more. Franklin Square, 6th & Race Sts.; 215-629-4026, www.onceuponanation.org. 7/4-7/6 11 am-2 pm.

Make Your Mark Kids of all ages can visit the on-site tattooist to get their very own patriotic temporary tattoo. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St.; 215-409-6700. www.constitutioncenter.org. Included in admission. 7/4-7/6 11 am-5 pm.

Rick D's Birthday & 4th of July Extravaganza Tritone, 1508 South St.; 215-545-0475. www.tritonebar.com. 7/4 1 pm.

*FREE* Sunoco Welcome America! Celebrate Freedom Concert & Fireworks Grammy winner John Legend to perform. Fireworks to follow. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-763-8100. www.philamuseum.org. 7/4 8:30-11 pm.

*FREE* Sunoco Welcome America! Fiesta on the Parkway Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-683-2200. www.americasbirthday.com. 7/4 2-7 pm.

*FREE* Sunoco Welcome America! Happy Birthday America! Independence Visitor Center, N. 6th St. & Market St.; 215-683-2200. www.americasbirthday.com. 7/4 noon.

*FREE* Sunoco Welcome America! Independence Day Ceremony Independence National Historical Park, 6th & Markets Sts.; 215-683-2200. www.americasbirthday.com. 7/4 10 am.

*FREE* Sunoco Welcome America! Let Freedom Ring Liberty Bell Center, 501 Market St.; 215-683-2200. www.americasbirthday.com. 7/4 2 pm.

Sunoco Welcome America! Liberty Days Crafts, tours, the new 'DNA Galley,' 'Ordinary People, Extraordinary Acts' & 'CAREtoons' exhibits, children's activities & more. National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St.; 215-925-2800. www.libertymuseum.org. Included in admission. 7/4-7/6 10 am-5 pm.

Sunoco Welcome America! Philly @ the Movies: Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) Lucky contest winners can attend a pre-release screening of this classic's remake. The Bridge - Cinema de Lux, 40th & Walnut Sts.; 215-386-3300. www.americasbirthday.com. Free, but tickets required. 7/5 10:30 am & 1 pm.

*FREE* Sunoco Welcome America! Southwest July 4th Parade Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-683-2200. www.americasbirthday.com. 7/4 7-8:30 pm.

Sunoco Welcome America! Super Scooper Ice Cream Festival Indulge in frozen delights from over 20 different Ice Cream & Water Ice companies. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386, www.americasbirthday.com. Donation suggested: $5. 7/4 noon-6 pm. 7/5 noon-6 pm, 7 & 10 pm. 7/6 noon-6 pm.

Sunoco Welcome America! Taste of Philadelphia Chefs from top local restaurants convene at this event to prepare their favorite dishes. Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386, www.americasbirthday.com. Donations required to sample. 7/5 11 am-9 pm. 7/6 11 am-7 pm.

*FREE* Sunoco Welcome America! Waterfront Concert & Fireworks Featuring Boyz II Men Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-2386, www.americasbirthday.com. 7/5 7:30 pm.

4th of July Celebration

Pony rides, face painting, entertainment & more. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown; 610-277-3825.

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. $5; $3.50 seniors & children. 7/4 6-8 pm.

4th of July Celebration: "It's a Grand Old Flag" 4th of July parade & evening fireworks display. Downtown Lansdowne, Lansdowne & Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne; 610-284-1433. www.lansdownefuture.org. $5 for fireworks display. 7/4 9 am-10 pm.

4th of July Walk/Run Along the Delaware River Registration begins at Chester City Hall, 1 4th St. Walk held at historical waterfront along Chester RiverWalk. 610-447-7724. www.chestercity.com. 7/4 8:30 am.

Brandywine Big Bang BBQ Celebrate Independence Day with a bang-up BBQ weekend at local wineries & vineyards. $5-$7. 7/4-7/6 noon-5 pm. Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford; 610-388-6221. www.chaddsford.com. Kreutz Creek Vineyards, 553 S. Guernsey Rd., West Grove; 610-869-4412. www.kreutzcreekvineyards.com. Paradocx Vineyard, 452 Chesterville Rd., Landenberg; 610-255-5684. www.paradocx.com. Va La Family Farmed Wines, 8820 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale; 610-268-2702. www.valavineyards.com.

*FREE* Celebration of Freedom Entertainment, children's activities, fireworks. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000. www.peddlersvillage.com. 7/5 4-10 pm.

Citizen's 4th of July Assoc. Parade & Park activites 7/4 starting at 8:30 am: Flag Raising at Nowood Arch; Baby parade follows big parade; Food, free ice cream for kids 12 & under. Pet show 12:30 pm. Raindate 7/5.

*FREE* Erdenheim Civic Assocation 4th of July Celebration Bike parade, games, food, family fun. Cisco Park, 199 W. Montgomery Ave., Erdenheim; 215-233-3960. 7/4 10 am-noon.

*FREE* First 4th Celebration 4th of July celebration w/bike decorating contest, parade, family fair at Newtown Middle School, fireworks & more. Downtown Newtown, 40 S. State St., Newtown; 215-880-6693. www.newtownsfirstfourth.com. 7/5 9:30 am-9:30 pm.

*FREE* First Friday Hatboro: Sidewalk Parade Sidewalk parade, 4th of July trivia contest, prizes & give-aways, live music, a chance to climb aboard a fire truck & more. Downtown Hatboro, York Rd., Hatboro; 215-956-9540. www.firstfridayhatboro.com. 7/4 5:30 pm.

Fonthill's Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Bike parade, 19th-century-style ballgame, old-time games, watermelon-eating contest & more. Fonthill Museum, E. Court St., Doylestown; 215-348-9461. www.fonthillmuseum.org. $3; $1 children. 7/4 noon-5 pm.

Freedom Fest Festival-style foods, strolling entertainment, X-treme rides, activity vendors, hayrides, live country music, fireworks display. Rain date 7/6. Nottingham County Park, 150 Park Rd., Nottingham; 610-932-2589. www.chesco.org/ccparks. $10 parking fee; free for walk-ins. 7/5 5-10:30 pm.

*FREE* Independence Celebration Celebration with traditional Sousa music & fireworks display. Albert C. Miller Memorial Park, 220 Miller Way, Exton; 610-363-9525. www.wwhiteland.org. 7/6 7 pm.

Independence Day Fireworks Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne; 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com. Included in admission. 7/4-7/5 9 pm.

*FREE* Independence Day Parade Community activities & games, patriotic music, antique cars & fire appartus, decorated pedal vehicles & more. Rain date 7/5. Highland Park Fire Company, Park Ave., Upper Darby; 610-789-9570. Registration 8 am at firehouse. 7/4 9 am.

Independence Day Program House tours, flintlock shoot & more. Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro; 610-582-4900. www.danielboonehomestead.org. Included in admission. 7/4 10 am-4 pm.

July 4th Celebration Special reading of Declaration of Independence, colonial children's games, re-enactors, tours, period music & more. Washington Crossing Historic Park/ Memorial Building Auditorium, 1112 River Rd., Washington Crossing; 215-493-4076. www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing. Included in admission. 7/4 11 am-5 pm.

*FREE* Let Freedom Ring Ceremony Bell ringing, lace-making demo, 18th-century calligraphy, musket drill for children, period music & more. Paoli Battlefield Historical Park, Monument Ave., Malvern; 866-650-7273 (PBPF). www.ushistory.org/paoli. Bell ringing 2 pm. 7/4 1 pm.

*FREE* Let Freedom Rock Fest 4th of July celebration featuring activities, a concert by Randy Bachman & fireworks. Cooper River Park, North Park Dr., Pennsauken; 856-216-2122. www.wmgk.com. 7/4 5-10 pm.

*FREE* Lower Southampton Township July 4th Parade: Happy Birthday USA Dixieland band, antique/classic cars & tractors, prizes awarded for best floats, bicycle divisions & baby parade. Second St. & Bustleton Pike., Feasterville; 215-357-7300. 7/4 1 pm.

Parents Without Partners Independence Day Picnic Fun activities & food. Eskie Park, Church Road, Eagleville; Scott, 215-779-5959 or Liz, 484-467-0602. www.pwp214.org. $10; $5 adults with assignment. 7/4 1-5 pm.

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4th of July Celebration

Sand sculpture contest, home run derby, concert, fireworks & more. Rain date 7/5. 80th Street Recreation Field, 80th St., Stone Harbor; 609-368-5102. 7/4 9:50 am.

4th of July Celebration Kite-flying competition & entertainment. Carey Stadium, 6th St. off Boardwalk, Ocean City; 609-399-1989. 7/4 5 pm.

*FREE* 4th of July Fireworks Display Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Ave., Wildwood; 609-523-1602. www.wildwoodsnj.com. 7/4 10 pm.

4th of July Lobster Bake Includes entertainment, races, face painting, music & fireworks. Congress Hall, 251 Beach Ave., Cape May; 888-944-1816. www.congresshall.com. $55; $20 children 12 & under; free for children 3 & under. 7/4 6:30 pm.

*FREE* 4th of July Parade Parade & fireworks display. Route starts & ends at the high school. Washington Township High School, Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd., Sewell; 856-589-0575. www.townshipnj.com. 7/4 6:30 pm.

4th of July Picnic Dinner Picnic/barbecue meal with games, live rockabilly & fireworks. Congress Hall, 251 Beach Ave., Cape May; 888-944-1816. www.congresshall.com. $20; $10 children 12 & under; free for children 3 & under. 7/4 6 pm.

*FREE* Cherry Hill Township Independence Day Celebration Live music & fireworks. Cherry Hill High School West, 2101 Chapel Ave. W., Cherry Hill. 7/4 7 pm.

Independence Day Celebration Enjoy a vintage baseball game, played by official 1873 rules. Cold Spring Village, 720 Rte. 9, Cape May; 609-898-2300. www.hcsv.org. Included in admission. 7/5-7/6 noon.

*FREE* Let Freedom Rock Fest 4th of July celebration featuring activities, Randy Bachman concert & fireworks. Cooper River Park, North Park Dr., Pennsauken; 856-216-2122. www.wmgk.com. 7/4 5-10 pm.

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All-American Pea Patch Island July 4th Family Picnic

Enjoy an old-fashioned family picnic. Fort Delaware State Park, 45 Clinton St., Delaware City; 302-834-7941.

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. 7/4 10 am-6 pm.

Independence Day Celebration Celebrate with hayrides, take-home crafts, tie-dye & face painting. Killens Pond State Park, 5025 Killens Pond Rd., Felton; Registration required: 302-284-4526. $5. 7/4 5 pm.

*FREE* July 4th Celebration Colonial children's games & activities. First State Heritage Park, 152 South State St., Dover; 302-739-9194. www.destateparks.com/heritagepark. 7/4 11 am-6 pm.