The schedule of events for PCC’s 250th Anniversary of July 4th has been finalized! Events include a walking tour of Center City, a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Square, a major, 250th anniversary parade, and a gala dinner with Ben Franklin, among other things! This will be a July 4th like none-other, except, maybe, the first one 😉
Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 2
- 9:00 – 6:00 Registration/Welcome Table, Salon E
Downtown Marriott – follow signage for the
Meeting/Salon rooms on the 5th floor - 1:30 – 2:30 Public Reading of the Declaration
Independence Square - 3:00 – 5:00 Constitution Center Tour
- 6:00 – 8:00 Welcome Reception at Victory Brewing Company
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Sandwich Buffet and Open Bar
Friday, July 3
- 3:00 – 6:00 Registration/Welcome Table, Salon E
Downtown Marriott – follow signage for the
Meeting/Salon rooms on the 5th floor - 11:00 – 2:00 Salute to Independence Parade
- 6:00 – 9:00 Gala Dinner with Ben Franklin
Marriott Ballroom
Saturday, July 4
- 9:00 – 5:00 SAR Showcase and 250 Bench Dedication
Independence Park
Sunday, July 5
- 1:30 Christ Church Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony
- 3:00 – 5:00 Museum of the American Revolution
Guided tour of special exhibit “The Declaration’s
Journey.” - 6:00 – 9:00 Farewell Dinner at Glory
Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen
126 Chestnut Street (one block from the Museum)
On Your Own
- Betsy Ross House
- Benjamin Franklin Museum
- Liberty Museum
- Carpenters Hall
- Independence Seaport Museum
