{"id":378,"date":"2026-04-25T18:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T22:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pccsar.org\/pennsylvania-gazette\/?p=378"},"modified":"2026-04-25T19:31:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T23:31:19","slug":"schedule-of-events-for-july-250-finalized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pccsar.org\/pennsylvania-gazette\/2026\/04\/25\/schedule-of-events-for-july-250-finalized\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule of Events for July 250 Finalized"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The schedule of events for PCC’s 250th<\/sup> Anniversary of July 4th<\/sup> 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<\/sup> anniversary parade, and a gala dinner with Ben Franklin, among other things! This will be a July 4th<\/sup> like none-other, except, maybe, the first one \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i>Schedule of Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, July 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 9:00 – 6:00     Registration\/Welcome Table, Salon E
                             Downtown Marriott  – follow signage for the
                             Meeting\/Salon rooms on the 5th floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1:30 – 2:30       Public Reading of the Declaration
                              Independence Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3:00 – 5:00      Constitution Center Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 6:00 – 8:00      Welcome Reception at Victory Brewing Company
                              1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
                              Sandwich Buffet and Open Bar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Friday, July 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • 3:00 – 6:00      Registration\/Welcome Table, Salon E
                                Downtown Marriott – follow signage for the
                                Meeting\/Salon rooms on the 5th floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 11:00 – 2:00      Salute to Independence Parade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 6:00 – 9:00       Gala Dinner with Ben Franklin
                                 Marriott Ballroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Saturday, July 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • 9:00 – 5:00        SAR Showcase and 250 Bench Dedication
                                    Independence Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Sunday, July 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • 1:30                      Christ Church Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 3:00 – 5:00          Museum of the American Revolution
                                       Guided tour of special exhibit \u201cThe Declaration\u2019s
                                        Journey.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 6:00 – 9:00          Farewell Dinner at Glory
                                        Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen
                                        126 Chestnut Street (one block from the Museum)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          On Your Own<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Betsy Ross House<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Benjamin Franklin Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Liberty Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Carpenters Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Independence Seaport Museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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