CHAMBERSBURG – Everyone loves a parade, and area residents have a chance to join in one–or just watch! Franklin County, Pennsylvania will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the EPIC Franklin County America250PA Parade on April 18 in downtown Chambersburg, organized through the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
Readers may join the celebration. Youth groups, Jeep clubs, classic car owners, veterans’ organizations, civic groups, historical societies, church groups, tractor and farm organizations, fire companies, horse riders, marching bands, dance groups and community performers of all kinds are invited to be part of this milestone celebration. Roll, ride, march, or dance, but come out to showcase your organization’s spirit in your own creative way, organizers said.
The EPIC Franklin County Parade is designed to bring together the full spectrum of Franklin County’s talent, heritage and community pride. It is a chance to celebrate your story, represent your community, and help make the 250th anniversary of America unforgettable, organizers said.
Pennsylvania’s statewide America250PA celebration embraces the acronym EPIC—Educate, Preserve, Innovate, Celebrate. In that spirit, the Franklin County America250PA Parade will highlight education, preservation, innovation and the joy of community celebration. Parade divisions will feature themes including innovation, arts, nature, history, preservation, Franklin County communities, veterans, agriculture and more.
There is no entry fee, and participants will have the opportunity to compete for $5,000 in cash prizes. For details and to view the entry categories, readers may download the parade registration form here.
The EPIC Franklin County Parade aims to bring to life the stories of the people, organizations, communities and businesses that shape Franklin County—showcasing its history, culture, and spirit while inspiring residents and visitors to explore more of what the county offers. For questions, contact 717.552.2977 or email [email protected].
For more to see and do in Franklin County, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.
To stay informed about America250PA Franklin County activities, visit America250PAFranklinCounty.com.
