Freedom Celebration

Date & Time

Wed Jul 01 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Shades Beach | Erie, PA

Freedom Celebration
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🎆 Freedom Celebration 🎆
Begin your Fourth of July holiday with us at the annual Freedom Celebration! Created with family fun and memory-making in mind, this community event is packed with exciting activities, live music, and great food.
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Event Details:
Date: July 1st
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Shades Beach Park - 7000 E Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16511
Live Music & Entertainment:
🎶 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: DJ Brian Shank
🎺 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Gem City Concert Band
Family Fun: Enjoy ice cream, games, crafts, prizes, face painting, and balloon art!
đź’¦ Make a Splash: Come ready to dunk members of the community in the Dunk Tank! (Donations to benefit HCCET)

🍔 Food Vendors:
Grab a bite to eat from our amazing local vendors:
Brady's Chuckwagon
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Little Bird Soda
đź“ť What to Know Before You Go:
❤️🤍💙 Wear your patriotic colors!
🪑 Bring a chair or a blanket to get comfortable for the live music.
❤️ Thank You to Our Sponsors:
This community event is proudly sponsored by Harborcreek Township, Discover Harborcreek, ECGRA, VisitErie, and The Straw Hat.

Event Location

Shades Beach, 2915 Reed St, Erie, PA 16504-1242, United States

Event Host

Harborcreek Community Engagement
Harborcreek Community Engagement

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