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Photo courtesy of Marie Freeman.
0614 Mt Laurel Fourth of July
Residents in Mt Laurel decorate their bikes, golf carts and baby strollers in Independence Day decoration before parading through town.
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Photo courtesy of Melanie Poole.
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Fireworks burst at American Village on July 4.
With Fourth of July festivities rapidly approaching, the 280 area is offering a variety of ways to celebrate. With fireworks in Chelsea Park, a parade in Mt Laurel and colonial-themed Independence Day at American Village, there is an event for everyone to express American pride.
The Big Kaboom
July 3, 7:30 p.m.
Chelsea Park
Join the City of Chelsea in its annual event filled with food, live entertainment and a colorful display of fireworks. Begin the evening with a flag retirement ceremony led by Chelsea Boy Scouts and enjoy the entertainment section of the evening that follows. Taste ice cream from Blue Bell and food from local vendors located around the park before the fireworks presentation at 9 p.m. The Big Kaboom creates such a large firework display that the show is visible from many different places across the city, such as the empty lot beside Chelsea Antiques and the Publix and Bojangles parking lots. If you can see the Chelsea water tower, you will be able to see the fireworks.
Mt Laurel Parade and Fireworks
July 4, 10 a.m.
Town of Mt Laurel
Join neighbors at Mt Laurel community as they parade through town decked out in Fourth of July flair. The Mt Laurel fire department leads the way followed by a familiar Uncle Sam. Trailing behind them are elaborately decorated bikes, baby strollers, dogs and golf carts, all expressing their Independence Day pride. Enjoy watermelon in the park and barbeque at the lake following the parade. Stick around until dark with your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the display of bursting fireworks. The show usually starts at about 8 p.m., or whenever it gets dark outside.
Independence Day at American Village
July 4, 11 a.m.
American Village
Take a trip to American Village for a day of July Fourth-themed fun. Events begin at noon and continue through to the evening firework show. Visit American patriots such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, listen to Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, enjoy the popular venue Colonial Comedy and attend the Independence Day Ball. These events, plus countless learning sessions about colonial life, will be followed by musical and veteran salutes and the firework display. General admission is $5, and it’s free for veterans and active military personnel.
