Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams announced the July Fourth Food Truck Festival and the July Music Series on Friday, outside city hall.
With the beginning of July next week comes several summer events celebrating the upcoming holiday and the musical talent of the region.
On Friday, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams and other officials announced the city’s July Fourth Food Truck Festival, as well as the July Music Series at Reservoir Park, both of which offer locals free summer festivities.
The annual Fourth of July celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4 on N. Front Street, from Forster to Market streets and include over 50 food trucks, music and fireworks.
The festival will run from 1 to 9 p.m., with a fireworks show over the Susquehanna River beginning at 9:15 p.m.
“Our fireworks show is the best around,” Williams said. “The fourth of July is when Harrisburg shines.”
Musical acts will perform throughout the afternoon at a stage near State Street. There will also be a beer and wine garden for adults and family fun activities, including puppet shows, baby goat cuddling and a bubble magic show.
Food trucks will offer a wide range of cuisines including everything from burgers to Indian food to sushi. There will also be gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Street parking will be free for the holiday and there will be $5 parking on City Island and $10 parking from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Market Square Garage, courtesy of Park Harrisburg.
Also kicking off next week is the July Music Series at Reservoir Park, presented by the city and local nonprofit Pop’s House.
The music series will feature six “mini festivals” throughout the month, according to organizers, showcasing gospel, jazz, Afrosoul Caribbean, Latin and music by the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.
On one of the nights, area youth will take to the stage for Williams’ Rising Star Youth Showcase.
“There’s something for everyone in July at the bandshell,” Williams said. “Very few things bring a community together quite like music.”
All of the concerts are free to the public. Food will be available for purchase from onsite food trucks and vendors.
The full schedule is as follows:
- July 5: Scarlet Rose, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and Dred Perky Scott—6:30 to 9 p.m.
- July 7: Mayor Williams’ Rising Star Youth Showcase—6 to 8:30 p.m.
- July 14: Gospel Night with Anton Milton and Glorified—6 to 8:30 p.m.
- July 20: Jazz Under the Stars with Diane Wilson-Bedford, Gerald Albright and Secret Society Band—5 to 10 p.m.
- July 27: Afrosoul Caribbean Vibez Festival with Plunky & Oneness, Joey Costar, Dwennimmen, Yazmine Dance and Mawuena Dance Steps—5 to 10 p.m.
- July 28: Latin Night with Adrian Anthony’s Grupo Hipnosis, DJ Pol, Gigi & Jeremy and Carlos Nazario—6 to 8:30 p.m.
For more information about the July Fourth Food Truck Festival, visit the city’s website. For more information about the July Music Series, visit their website.
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