CHAMBERSBURG, Pa—Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites you to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and kick off a season of celebration throughout Franklin County. The EPIC Franklin County America250PA Parade steps off on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM, in downtown Chambersburg—and you’re invited to come experience every moment of this once‑in‑a‑generation celebration.
With more than 90 parade entries, this milestone celebration promises color, music, history, and nonstop excitement for all ages. Families can look forward to:
– Floats of every shape and size
– Greencastle-Antrim Marching Band bringing hometown pride
– Forts, horses, and wagons.
– Classic cars and Jeeps
– Antique fire engines and impressive modern equipment
– Veterans’ groups, youth, and community organizations
– Living history, arts, agriculture, and innovation displays
– And so much more filling the streets with energy and celebration
This is Franklin County showing up to honor 250 years of America and the people, stories, and communities that make America.
Pennsylvania’s America250PA initiative embraces the acronym EPIC—Educate, Preserve, Innovate, Celebrate. The Franklin County parade brings those themes to life at the Franklin County EPIC America250PA Parade. Every entry helps tell the story of Franklin County PA and what the county is proud to share with the world.
Bring the family, invite the neighbors, and line the streets of downtown Chambersburg for an afternoon filled with community spirit, local pride, and unforgettable moments. Enjoy music, history, horses, tractors, fire engines, and more.
For those that are not able to visit in person, Franklin County Visitors Bureau is streaming a view from the second-floor of the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center. Join the celebration here on the day of the parade and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Franklin County PA.
To explore more things to see and do in Franklin County, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.
