NORRISTOWN — If it’s summer in Norristown, you can bet on two sure things – live music will be a weekly entertainment – and fireworks will cap off a festive Fourth of July.
For decades Norristown residents and neighbors have been enjoying the bounty of talent that has graced the stage of the Fire Chief’s Memorial Bandshell every Sunday evening. And come the Fourth of July Norristown kicks it in high gear, offering everything from parades, food, live music and the annual show-stopping display of fireworks.
And this summer, after previous years were hampered by the COVID pandemic, summer in Norristown is back and better than ever. Kevin Tustin, Public Information Officer for the Municipality of Norristown, is certain this summer will be one for the books.
“Summer 2022 has brought Norristown roaring back with big community events! First with the Juneteenth Jubilee and now the 4th of July, we’re happy to have crowd-pleasing celebrations that bring us all together,” Tustin said. “In addition to the Summer Concert Series and family film screenings at Elmwood Park through the summer, there is no shortage of fun to be had in Norristown!”
July 4 in Norristown
Festivities are expected in Norristown celebrating Independence Day.
The schedule for the day:
10 a.m.: The annual parade kicks off at St. Francis of Assisi Church at Marshall and Buttonwood streets and the bands, drumlines and community groups will head to the downtown area.
3 p.m.: The afternoon festivities kick off with a Party in the Park at Elmwood Park featuring live music, food vendors and a beer garden. Popular local band Wildflower will take the bandshell stage from 4 to 5, followed at 7 by Deja Groove Party Band and Sound & Music from Sound Effeck Inc.
At dusk, Norristown’s annual fireworks show takes center stage.
Summer Concert Series
The municipality’s Summer Concert Series at the Fire Chief’s Memorial Bandshell in Elmwood Park, kicked off June 19 and continues to draw crowds every Sunday evening. For those planning on attending, bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Crowds have been enjoying concerts, such as The Verdi Band and Wildflower, at Elmwood bandshell since the stage was built in 1938.
This year’s lineup is:
July 4: Wildflower and Deja Groove Party Band
July 10: Verdi Band
July 24: We May Be Right
July 31: Motor City
Aug. 7: TBD
Aug. 14: Main Street Band
Aug. 21: The Weeklings
